OUR FAITH LOOKS TO GOD
"Lay all
your cares about the future trustingly in God's hands, and let yourself be
guided by the Lord just like a little child." (St. Teresa Benedicta of the
Cross)
God's
responses often stick out in interactions, feelings, and intuitions throughout
the day. Perhaps in those waiting moments the true invitation is to pay
attention in faith, and trust in the slow work of God. In today's Gospel, our
Lord tells us, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed" (Mt
17:20) you would be able to move mountains and more. "Mustard seed"
is simply a biblical way to describe something as small as any of us can
imagine, the very opposite of a fleet of heavy construction trucks.
The
key to faith, Jesus Christ says, is not whether we can measure it or weigh it
or impress someone with its greatness. The important thing is the size of our
God - our heavenly Father. Our Father is very patient with us as we continue
our earthly journey, so we can grow in faith by knowing, sharing, and living in
His great love.
The
Church honors St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr. She wrote,
"Lay all your cares about the future trustingly in God's hands, and let
yourself be guided by the Lord just like a little child."
Our
Faith Looks To God In Whom All Things Are Possible; All In His Time!