Matthew 5:14-16 Light of the World

Matthew 5:14-16
‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.’

Reflection
"I see now, that true charity consists in bearing with the faults of those about us, never being surprised at their weaknesses, but edified at the least sign of virtue.
I see above all that charity must not remain hidden in the bottom of our hearts: `nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.'
It seems to me that this lamp is the symbol of charity; it must shine out not only to cheer those we love best but all in the house"

St. Therese of Lisieux
"The Autobiography of a Saint", Chapter 9