Last week we heard the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew. We heard Jesus proclaim blessings on the poor, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted. Rather than think we are those people, I talked about us, the Church, as the kingdom of God, being the blessings to them.

This week, we continue in chapter five, with verses 13 through 20. Jesus uses two familiar things as metaphors for discipleship: salt and light. If we continue to hear his teachings to help us know who we are, and what we are to do, what can these two images mean for us? Listen now to Matthew, chapter 5, verses 13 through 20.