Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 9, 2014

"You are the salt of the earth...you are the light of the world." Being a Christian is not supposed to be boring! On the contrary, Jesus gave us the mission to bring flavor to the world, and to brighten things up when they seem dark and dismal. Joy and gratitude are really meant to be at the heart of the Christian experience. Our loving Father has given us the gift of salvation and the hope of heaven as free gifts. Because Christ has conquered sin and death, we can exult with Easter joy all year long! This is the good news we proclaim. It is not news that is meant to be whispered in a private corner. Jesus tells us to be like a city set on a mountain, and a lamp radiating light from a lamp stand. We have a mission to energize the world with the hope, the happiness, and the fulfillment found in Christ.