In danger from drought and persecution, the Old Testament prophet Elijah took refuge in a cave. A voice told him that the Lord would pass by. Next came a gale, an earthquake, and fire, followed by the whisper of God sending Elijah back out into the world with a promise to provide for him. Jesus later called His followers “light of the world” and “salt of the earth.” Even when pummeled by hardship, we have opportunities to let our faith shine for others. Like salt that seasons food, we should let faith flavor our words. On the Cross, Jesus instructed Mary and one of the Disciples (probably John) to regard each other as mother and son. When just a few words of a Scripture reading stand out for us, do we reflect on them or let the brief hint from God pass by?