The light of the world. The light of the world often denotes the sun (John 11:9). The sun renders objects visible, sh…

The light of the world. In its highest or truest sense, this title belongs to Christ, and to him only (John 1:9; [Refe…

We are to remove the darkness of ignorance, sin, and sorrow. Christ has lit us so that we may enlighten the world. It is not for us to conceal our …

Glossa Ordinaria: Just as teachers, by their good conduct, are the salt with which the people are seasoned, so by their word o…

Though the Jews saw themselves as the light of the world (Romans 2:19), the true light is the Suffering Servant ([Reference Isaiah 42:6…

You are the light of the world. We are all the children of light, after having been enlightened by faith, and are commanded to carry in ou…

You are the light of the world. What the luminaries, the sun and moon, are in the heavens, with respect to corporal light…

You are the salt of the earth. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, was like a vast heap, ready to putrefy; but Christ sent forth h…

A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. The city is the congregation of the faithful, namely…