# What does it mean to be the salt of the earth?

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Podcast: [Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sunday-school-a-pillar-bible-study-5766704)
Published: 2026-02-04T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an ill-fated Yom Kippur detailed in Isaiah and Jesus’ words in the Gospel of Matthew about the salt of the earth. This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management. Learn more at www.catholiciu.edu/pillar - Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:10 Reading 1 - Isaiah 58: 7-10 Psalm 112: 4-9 Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 Gospel - Matthew 5: 13-16 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

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