Have You Lost Your Spiritual Taste? - Weekday Homily Video

"You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world." — Matthew 5:13–14 

These powerful words from Jesus are a direct call to each of us. Salt adds flavor, preserves what is good, and purifies. Light dispels darkness, reveals truth, and shows the way. But today, I invite you to consider: are we truly being salt and light—first and foremost—within the walls of our own homes? 

Have We Lost Our "Spiritual Taste"? 

Many of us experienced losing our sense of taste during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was frustrating, even depressing, because food, though nourishing, lost its joy. Now, imagine families who have lost their "spiritual taste"—where love is no longer felt, faith has faded, and joy is missing. A tasteless home is as real and tragic as tasteless food. 

Jesus warns us: if salt loses its taste, it's no longer useful. So, we must ask: Have we lost our spiritual taste at home? Have our words lost kindness? Our routines lost prayer? Our relationships lost tenderness? 

Be Salt in Your Family 

In our fast-paced world, families can easily become bland or bitter. 

• Salt preserves: Protect your family's faith, values, and traditions. 
• Salt flavors: Bring a joyful spirit, a gentle presence, and healing words. 
• Salt heals: Use forgiveness to mend broken relationships and offer peace. 

Let your home be a place where God's presence is not only seen but tasted in every interaction. 

Be Light in Your Family

Just as many experienced the darkness of isolation and anxiety during the pandemic, we are reminded that light is essential for hope. 

• Light reveals: Be honest and transparent, building trust with integrity. 

• Light warms: Show kindness, listen with love, and give your time freely. 

• Light guides: Help loved ones see the path to God through small acts like prayer before meals, bedtime blessings, and Sunday Mass. 

Anchored by Grace 

To keep salt and light alive in your home, cling to these spiritual anchors: 

• Metanoia (Conversion): Let change begin in your own heart. Say "I'm sorry" and be open to growth. 

• Koinonia (Community): Stick together as a family, sharing joys and bearing burdens. 

• Diakonia (Service): Show love through action; do the little things with great love. 

• Kerygma (Proclamation): Let your life proclaim Christ. Children learn faith by seeing Christ in their parents. 

Finally, draw strength from Mary, your model of faith; the Eucharist, your source of unity; and the Bible, your daily nourishment. 

You don't need a pulpit or spotlight to live your mission. Your first mission field is your home. Let them taste Jesus in your patience, encouragement, and love. Let them see Jesus in your honesty, joy, and prayer. If your family becomes a source of salt and light, you'll not only bless your home... you'll help renew the world. 

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