Faith Walk

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7

Here we are, back in Ordinary Time, with no special feast day to celebrate today. The readings are challenging, using metaphoric language to make their point. Ezekiel talks about a cedar sprig being planted on a mountaintop that bears much fruit. Within its branches will live every kind of bird—a testimony to a community that grows in numbers, influence and strength and supports its members. The Lord has decreed that the dry tree will flourish. Make no mistake—the Lord will accomplish this. The power of God is at hand then and always.

In Psalm 92 we hear that the righteous will flourish, grow and produce fruit. In the Second Reading, we are reminded that this is not our home. We walk by faith and not by sight. Our goal is to please the Lord with what we do and to prepare ourselves to stand before the Judgment seat. The Gospel speaks again with the metaphor of nature, mentioning seeds of grain and mustard. Seeds sprout and grow, allowing community members to reap the benefits. We are called to service and we will be held accountable in the end in how we have given back the gifts that were loaned to us.

How are you tending the seed that you were given? Is it growing, sprouting, bearing much or little fruit? Are you depending on your sight or your faith to help it become what it is supposed to be?

Peace,

Suzanne