The belief that faith is an external product that can be obtained is contrasted by Jesus' statement that if our faith were the size of a mustard seed, it could move a mountain. This is more than wishful thinking or magic but rather a willingness to hear his voice and not to harden our hearts. We discover that we are part of the transformation process. In being called to the table of the Lord, this is not just about indulgence but rather participation in preparing the meal. We are called to be people who are ready to see our whole life as an act of service born out of love.
This is not a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power, love and self-control. This is not just about having the strength of our convictions, but also about a willingness to witness to the Lord, even though we may face many difficulties in life. This is where the flame of faith is called to burn deep within us so that we may share the goodness of the gift that we have received.
Being people of justice and compassion is not just about acknowledging that we are powerless against the things that oppress us and others. When we look at the violence and outrage in the world, it is easy to become overwhelmed. To believe that this is the way of the world rather than the way we have made this world. We are called to be faithful and be eager for the fulfilment of the vision of God. That no one is abandoned to their own failures, but that God reaches out to heal, reconcile and nourish those who do not harden their hearts to the voice of God.
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