June 10.   Young people were discussing, “Why are salt and light always grouped together, even in our minds.  Have we absorbed that from the gospel without even being aware of it?”  Mark thought out loud.   “Salt and light are kind of related to the senses: taste and sight, all important parts of life and how we are created.  Salt is also for preserving food and light is necessary for growth.  Isn’t God’s creation of humans and of nature extremely clever.  How can there be people who do not believe in a creator?”   “But one who calls on us to co-operate and that’s certainly something our generation has to take very seriously. We’ve kind of got to fix what our parents messed up.  Are we more committed than they were?”

Reflect, share and act. Scripture:  “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matt 5:13-16.  Pope Francis:  Self-improvement on the part of individuals will not by itself remedy the extremely complex situation facing our world today. Social problems must be addressed by community networks. The work of dominating the world calls for a union of skills and a unity of achievement that can only grow from a mindset of ecological conversion. This is also a community conversion. LS219.   JUBILEE: The Christian community should be at the forefront in pointing out the need for a social covenant to support and foster hope, one that is inclusive and not ideological, working for a future filled with the laughter of babies and children, in order to fill the empty cradles in so many parts of our world. Act and pray. For the needs of families and children as appropriate.