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b'In today\\u2019s Gospel reading, Matthew 5:14-19, Christ tells his disciples that \\u201cYou are the light of the world.\\u201d Father Micah reminds us in today\\u2019s sermon that this light is not of our own, but the light of Christ. How then can we be this light to the world, as we are called? As a mirror reflects the sun, we can reflect the light of Christ by communing with him and doing good works. We then not only experience personal illumination but can also direct this light to those who sit in darkness. One of many good works which we are called to is hospitality, meaning \\u201cto be a friend of and love the stranger.\\u201d With Christ as our example of perfect hospitality, we can create spaces where people feel welcomed and loved, open ourselves to our neighbors, forgive others, and not pass judgment on our brothers and sisters. Through communion with Christ and true hospitality, may the Church of Christ become a \\u201ccity set in a hill\\u201d to the glory of our \\u201cFather who is in heaven.\\u201d'