During Advent it will serve us well to reflect on FAITH, what it means and our desire to increase our faith. Theologian Paul Tillich said that "faith" is the most misunderstood word in the religious vocabulary. And this is a tragedy, for faith stands at the very heart of the program; it is the sine qua non of the Christian thing.
So, what is it?
The opening line of Hebrews 11 has the right
definition: "Faith is confident
assurance concerning what we hope for, and conviction about things we do not
see."
Bishop Barron said, “Faith is a straining
ahead toward those things that are, at best, dimly glimpsed. But notice please that it is not a craven,
hand-wringing, unsure business. It is
confident and full of conviction.”
Say a prayer of gratitude for the gift of Faith that God has given you, and during Advent give your Faith some extra spiritual nourishment.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
St. Andre Bessette, intercede for us.
St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.
“Tune my spirit to the music of heaven.” [St. Brendan the Navigator]
May God Be Praised and your day be Blessed.
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