Light propagates itself, dispels darkness. It sows rays of joy and hope. Help me, Lord, to be a light to this world, so that my life radiate your message of love, hope, and joy. May I be the beacon leading to You those who seek truth. You also said, Lord Jesus, that your disciples must be the salt to this earth.
Salt gives taste to food.
It retards spoilage. It is also a healing agent. Lord, may I be the salt that takes away the blandness in the routine of living, that prevents the rottenness of hatred and greed from expanding around me, that brings compassionate healing to anguished souls I encounter. Bread, a staple of life, and cakes, always present at celebrations, would be dull and lifeless without the tiny bit of yeast. Without it, the dough remains inert, hard.