On this Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we get a very clear message about light. In the Gospel passage from Matthew, for example, Jesus says, “Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (5: 16).
But how do we make our light shine? Fortunately, we get some very concrete examples of how to make our light shine in the Book of Isaiah who writes, “Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Then, your light shall break forth like the dawn…” (Isaiah 58: 7-8a).
Fortunately, life has unlimited opportunities for us to let our light shine by serving God by serving others, for there are always persons in need of help on their life journeys. What are you doing to help others?