Gospel of the Day
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 5:13–16
At that time, Jesus said to his disciples:
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men.
You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house.
So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Light in the World
The sacrament of Matrimony is a gift received from God — a calling to be light in the midst of the world. Through our marriage, God calls us to make Himself known. He is present between us, uniting and enlightening us. Let us not waste this great gift, but instead make His love known to all.
We are light in our everyday lives — a visible manifestation of God’s love in the world. Let it be evident that Christ is present in us, and may we fill the world with light through our Sacrament. Simply by living out our marriage, we are changing the world and giving glory to God. Let us take advantage of the power Christ has entrusted to us.
Applied to Married Life
Inés: Hi, darling. I wasn’t expecting you so early — weren’t you meeting up with Pablo?
Pedro: Yes… and honestly, I’m a bit discouraged.
Inés: Oh no, what happened? Did things go badly?
Pedro: Yes. I just don’t see how to help him. It’s heartbreaking — he’s convinced his marriage is beyond saving. He’s given up completely.
Inés: I think you should be certain that you’ve already brought him a lot of light. Don’t forget that God works through us. I’m sure he’ll try again.
Pedro: You should’ve seen him. There was no getting through. They once loved each other deeply, but over time they drifted apart — just by thinking too much about themselves.
Inés: Well, don’t forget — even without realizing it, we’re shedding light on those around us. We have a sacrament that makes God’s love visible in the world, and that always leaves a mark, even if it’s not obvious at first.
Pedro: You’re absolutely right. The best thing we can do is keep loving each other well, and let our marriage bring life to theirs. Let’s invite them over for a coffee — maybe our joy can be contagious. I love your idea. You’re amazing.
Inés: No — we’re amazing. Together, we’re amazing. And we’re changing the world by revealing God through our marriage. I love you so much.
Mother,
Thank you. Help us always keep our lamp burning bright, that we may shine the light of God upon the world.
Blessed are you forever!