This Sunday, we hear another portion of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this passage, Jesus tells his followers who they already are — “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” Their lives are meant to preserve what is good, reveal what is true, and make God’s mercy visible in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

This reading reminds us that God’s commands are not burdens but blessings, pathways that shape our growth, ground our purpose, and draw us more fully into the life God intends for us.

I’m excited about gathering this Sunday, online and in person, to celebrate these Epiphany facts of faith.

Father Karl