Faith is a gift given to us, “a supernatural
virtue infused by GOD” (Catholic Catechism, no. 153). One must
be open to the interior work of the Spirit who pours His love into
our hearts. With openness of mind and heart, the Lord can help one
to believe.
I believe in the truths revealed to me in Scripture, tradition and
the teachings of the Church. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I
submit my intellect and understanding to these revealed truths and
faith is born. To believe is a human act. On GOD’s part, He infuses
me with grace and power to have faith.
We are privileged to know Jesus. This is the gracious will of GOD.
How He reveals Himself to us is the mystery of GOD – through life’s
experience, the Church, in the world, or by way of evangelization.
The Lord can remove the obstacles of doubt and unbelief, and we are
open to the benevolent and abundant life of GOD.
We Christians know who we are and where we are in our relationship
with GOD. He alone answers every question, anticipates every need
and fulfills every longing of the human heart. By becoming like us,
Jesus supports and leads us to an authentic understanding of who
man is. He understands the trials of humanity, the difficulties we
must endure, the problems and issues of our daily lives. He seeks
those who are burdened to come and find rest in Him. He empowers us
with His Holy Spirit in order to live a full life.
Come to Jesus, you who are tired and burdened. As John the Beloved
leaned on Jesus at the Last Supper, so too can you find comfort and
rest in Him who is near. – Fr. Brian Steele,
MGL
REFLECTION
QUESTION: Are you
tired and worn out from all your worries and anxieties? Have you
lost the courage to go on? Jesus says, “Come to Me.” Go to Him and
drink deeply of His life and love.
Lord Jesus, I will go to You and find rest in Your love. I
surrender my cares and worries to You. I believe in You, help my
unbelief. Amen.
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