LIVING FAITH, LIVING BY FAITH,AND FAITH-LIVING
Jesus complimented the centurion on his faith. The centurion expressed his faith by:
- believing that Jesus could heal from long-distance by just giving an order (Lk 7:7),
- believing the law and thereby respecting the Jewish law of not entering a Gentile's house (Lk 7:6),
- believing that God wanted him to love the Jewish people (see Lk 7:5), and
- believing God wanted him to build a synagogue for the Jews (see Lk 7:5).
The centurion shows that faith is not just a matter of doctrine. There is faith-healing, faith-respecting, faith-loving, faith-living, and faith-giving. Faith is not a thing which occasionally affects our lives. Because faith is an assurance based on our personal relationship with Jesus (see Heb 11:1), it should pervade every aspect of our lives. Our lives are to become lives of faith in the Son of God, Who loved us and gave His life for us (Gal 2:20). Faith is a way of life. It is the atmosphere in which we think, act, react, work, feel, and live. "All depends on faith" (Rm 4:16).
Oración: Father, may I walk, talk, and live by faith (2 Cor 5:7).
Promesa: "Every time, then, you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes!" —1 Cor 11:26
Alabanza: St. John Chrysostom wrote "priests have received from God a power that He has given neither to angels nor to archangels," to forgive sins.
Referencia: (Fathers, take time to show your sons how important your faith is and how important their faith is to you. Come to the Father/Son retreat Oct. 1-2 and enjoy the beauty of God's creation in Adams County, Ohio. Call 937-587-5464 to register.)
Rescripto: †Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, February 8, 2010
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