What is it that makes a “character of
faith?” Well, I think our answer is in today’s Gospel. We hear that famous
passage from John’s Gospel where Jesus says, “I am the way and the truth and
the life.” Thus, a “character of faith” is someone who does not let her or his
heart be trouble. A “character of faith” has faith in God and faith in their
friend Jesus. A “character of faith” follows Jesus and believes that in
following Jesus they will make their way in truth and life.
One thing is for sure because we are “characters
of faith” we will not live life the same way and every once in a while we will need
to stop and like Thomas say, “Master, we do not know where you are going, how
can we know the way?” But as a faith character we take comfort and have hope
that Jesus will always take the time point us in the right direction.
The sad thing is that like in the early
Church, like during the time of Jesus, characters are not always welcome. We
have all been gifted by being created in the image and likeness of God. Each of
us are different, each of us are unique and special. Jesus is the way, the
truth and the life. There are many dwelling place in the eternal home. There is
room for every character!
Daily Prayer: O God, author
of life and freedom, hear us as we call upon you to help guide us through life
today. Help us to trust in your loving presence so that we will be true to the “character”
that you have created us to be. May we never be afraid to ask for your help
especially when we are not sure which way to go. Give us the strength to not be
troubled by the anger and negativity of the world, but to have faith and hope in
you. Grace us with the energy to live life with truth and authenticity. Amen!
Running on Faith: A Runner’s Thought: Oprah Winfrey once
said, “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it
what you put into it.” So as we run
today let us put God into our run.
Friday Blessings to everyone! Yes, we
have made it through another week and we can breathe a shy of relief and say, “Thank
God it is Friday!” I hope you have had a good week and that your weekend will
be a reward for all your hard work this week. If not, if this week has not gone
so well or the weekend means no rest and more work just hang in there, better
days are ahead!
I am trying to catch up today so that I
can leave tomorrow for a short trip to Chicago. I am heading out for an
overnight to see one of my thespian nieces, Kelly, gift the world, or at least
the faith community at St. Edna’s Parish in a production of “Somebody to Love.”
It should be a wonderful Saturday evening and perhaps a star will be born,
though she is already a star in my book!
So where ever you are and whatever you
are doing have a great weekend, may it be blessed with rest and relaxation. May
it be graced with good people and may God gift you always with his love! Peace
in the Christ’s Passion and Hope in the Risen Lord…Fr. Paul
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