First Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 17
Gospel: Luke 8:1-3
What's the point? Do you ever ask this question of your life or of your faith? Does it seem as though this world is just overwhelming you, and that things are getting so twisted that nothing seems to make sense anymore? It seems that when we begin questioning things so much and try to analyze and rationalize everything; it is in these moments where we begin to lose faith. St. Paul refers to this as "falling asleep."
In the first reading Paul addresses those who are questioning a very important aspect of our faith, the resurrection of Christ. Paul begins to address their lack of belief by essentially asking this question what's the point? If we do not believe in the resurrection, then our "faith is empty." Paul reminds us that Christ has risen, and His resurrection involves ours as well. It is through Christ's resurrection that we can have life after our physical death. So we are granted hope through the resurrection.
So, what's the point? Why believe? Why have faith in Christ? Why follow Him? I bet the women of the gospel today could tell you. Christ saved them from their demons. Christ healed them of their sicknesses. He gives us life. All we need to do is follow Him. If we just let Him lead, and if we just trust in Him, He will give us eternal life. That is the point.
Father, we thank you for the gift of our lives. Lord increase our faith so that we might trust in you with all of our lives. Lord we pray that we might have the courage to follow you where ever you lead us to. Lord we pray for all those on their journey. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment