By Francis Gayang csc –
Readings: Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6
The mission involves risk-taking. Therefore, stumbling blocks are bound to come. I am supposed to be a problem solver, not a troublemaker. If I am one of those troublemakers, Jesus would say that it is better to eliminate me, where my body should not be seen, ‘at the bottom of the sea’ (Lk 17:2).
Falling is acceptable but planning to fall is not. My life as a Christian is to show hope, confront when inappropriate or when sinful activities are carried out against humanity. Above all, love should prevail, and we should be able to forgive unconditionally. Faith is not a complete product, it is always growing and evolving.
Therefore, like a mustard seed, my faith grows when I nourish it with water and manure. I am not supposed to expect fruits from a tree without taking care of its needs. This applies to my faith too. My faith should be rooted in God, the creator and not in worldly manipulations. When my root is rooted in the right way, there is nothing to worry about ‘what next?’ The rest is in God’s hands. Therefore, when my root is growing on God, a little faith is enough to remove the mountain of obstacles in my life.