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    Matthew 5:14 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Matthew 5:14, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Mission

    “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.”

    — Matthew 5:14

    Meaning of Matthew 5:14

    Matthew 5:14 says you are the light of the world, a city that cannot be hidden. Hide less. One visible work of mercy is enough for a city to be seen.

    A prayer with Matthew 5:14

    Jesus, you called me light. Do not let me hide the good you have put in me for others to see. Amen.

    Where Matthew 5:14 sits in Scripture

    Matthew presents Jesus as the teacher of the kingdom. A verse from this Gospel usually sits inside a sermon, a parable, or a moment when Jesus says what following him costs. On Monday, November 16, 2026, Matthew 5:14 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Matthew 5:14 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Matthew 5:14

    What does Jesus mean by a city on a hill in Matthew 5:14?

    November 16, 2026 gives Matthew 5:14: you are the light of the world; a city on a hill cannot be hidden. Hide less. One visible work of mercy is enough for a city to be seen.

    Is Matthew 5:14 an invitation to show off?

    No. The light is Christ's, and the point is that it be seen so the Father is glorified, as the next verses say. Hiding good out of fear is the failure. Performing it for applause is a different failure.

    What light should I stop hiding today?

    One concrete good you have been keeping private because it might look small or religious. Do it where it can actually help someone. A city is not a secret.