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Words from Canon Niall :- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Salt of the earth. Salt has an immediate influence; just a little is noticeable. St Paul wrote. ‘Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer each person.’ (Col. 4:6)
Salt functions as a healing agent however it stings before it heals. Christians are called to be salt not sugar or sweetness. Salt makes people thirsty and Christians make others thirsty for God through their faith. Salt must be used to be effective.
Light of the World. Light is an immediate illumination; just a little is noticeable. A light illuminates. Think of entire phrases, a light bulb moment. It just dawned on me, she’s the light of my life, your smile lights up a room.
When used, salt has an immediate influence and light an immediate illumination upon their environment. However, there are moments that these can go unused or perhaps lose their impact. if salt loses its taste, loses identity then it is useless. In the same way Jesus said people do not light a lamp and put it under a basket – that would extinguish the light.
The internal reality for salt and light is to have impact. A Christian’s impact as salt and light is often found through living out the Beatitudes It doesn’t take much salt or light to have an impact. A small group of people – or even one person can have significant influence.
Have a blessed week.
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Date for your diary: Wednesday 18th of February is Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent.
The Holy Father has designated the year 2026 in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi .... his 800th anniversary. of his death, Saint Francis pray for us.
LOURDES WITH OUR DIOCESE: Join Bishop Alan and pilgrims from across our diocese in Lourdes this summer: Friday 17th - Friday 24th July 2026. Bookings will open shortly at https://www.tangney-tours.com/brentwood
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Thresholds of Hope : the Vicariate for Adult Formation - another wonderful tool when proclaiming the good news of God's grace to all. St John Henry Newman believed that the lay faithful were to take a full part in the life of the Church, to be confident in expressing their Catholic Faith and willing to share its beauty with others. Hope you find this resource useful; more here https://thresholdsofhope.co.uk/
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