"The Jesus Franchise"

The “Jesus franchise” belongs to Jesus alone… not to any person or institution, however exalted. In his infinite wisdom, God blesses us all in our diversity and in our unity. In this morning’s gospel, Christ has a final word for any of us who might find our brother or sister’s faith not exactly to our taste: Your life has been salted… flavored by the love of Christ. Preserve it with humility. Share it with joy. Like salt, the love of Christ is a commodity essential to life. It is not a proprietary boutique brand, more packaging than product. In that spirit, Jesus tells us: Have salt in yourself, and be at peace with one another.

God love you,