Gospel: February 8, 2026

February 8, 2026 (Sunday)

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Psalter: Week 1 (Green)

Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (4a)

The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.

1st Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

You are the salt of the earth. But if salt has lost its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It has become useless. It can only be thrown away and people will trample on it.

You are the light of the world. A city built on a mountain cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and covers it; instead, it is put on a lampstand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.

In the same way, your light must shine before others, so that they may see the good you do, and praise your Father in heaven.

Lectio Divina:

We have Christ within us.

Read: The Prophet Isaiah specifies how we can manifest God’s brightness and goodness: to do good, to do justice, show mercy, and not oppress others. St. Paul emphasizes that all this would not depend so much on our abilities or the greatness of our efforts but rather on Christ, who is within us. When we allow Christ, the True Light, to shine through us, we become true salt and true light. The Lord Jesus highlights this as our true vocation and mission in the gospel.

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Reflect: God created us and has sent us into the world not just to be a decoration but for a bigger purpose. To a world where there is tastelessness and darkness, we are sent to bring about good taste and light. Where there is violence and sin, we are to bring peace and reconciliation. Where there is hatred and indifference, we are to bring love and compassion.

This may be difficult as we struggle with self-centeredness, pride, and hardheadedness. But we have Christ within us. If we allow Him to empower us daily by constantly reflecting on His words and to penetrate our hearts through daily prayer, we also grow with Him. We may not become perfect, but we can grow in making ourselves a reflection of His goodness and love.

Pray: Lord, thank you for being with me. Empower me to be a reflection of your light today.

Act: Let us do our little share to be a light, a friend, a brother or sister to others.