Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.
Faith. What matters most to God? When He comes back, what does He hope to find. "I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Luke 18:8. That is a question each of us must answer ourselves, are we storing up faith? Some days I wonder as I watch a world seek possessions and things that will not last. Is God part of our days?
The sacramental bond of the unity of Christians
1271 Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians, including those who are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church: "For men who believe in Christ and have been properly baptized are put in some, though imperfect, communion with the Catholic Church. Justified by faith in Baptism, [they] are incorporated into Christ; they therefore have a right to be called Christians, and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of the Catholic Church."81 "Baptism therefore constitutes the sacramental bond of unity existing among all who through it are reborn."82
Faith. What matters most to God? When He comes back, what does He hope to find. "I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Luke 18:8. That is a question each of us must answer ourselves, are we storing up faith? Some days I wonder as I watch a world seek possessions and things that will not last. Is God part of our days?
In todays Gospel reading Jesus speaks of the rich who lay claim to their wealth. Is it their wealth that will save them? Interestingly, Abraham was a wealthy man in the eyes of the world. He laid claim to the promises of God and he honored Him by living out his faith. Faith is built with actions, trusting in God in all things. Even in the lawlessness that we see do we trust that God will work it out? Jesus doesn't suffer in pain for nothing neither do we, lay hold of the promises of God.
Dear Father, some days I wonder but then You appear and speak into the darkness that brings about salvation. I thank You Father for the promises from of old. I thank You Father for another day to lay hold of more faith as we seek out our salvation. I trust in You and will act upon what is placed along my path. Bless this day and increase our faith. Love Your son.
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Pray for us.
St Patrick, Pray for us.
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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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