Comments on: Wednesday, 1/4/17 — Seeing Is Believing, Believing Is Acting

By: a disciple

a disciple — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:23:25 +0000

First of all, a great reflexion on the readings and its application, that leads to a very common problem in our church through out all the Catholic world; most of our churches are not equipped with a good and necessary sound system or presentation equipment to carry and present the word of God to the attendant faithfuls. The sound and visual systems in our churches should be of the best quality so everybody could hear the Word of God loud and clear. (Rom. 10:17) “Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.”

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:16:38 +0000

Hey Steven,

Again, nice reflection.

Your title is what caused me to think a bit. Is seeing, believing?

As you look back and contemplate scripture, how many people actually came face to face with the “Lamb of God” and didn’t believe? They saw miracles, heard incredible words of wisdom and actually witnessed the fulfillment of scripture. Yet, they didn’t believe. Why?

I think the answer is pretty simple and it’s in today’s Gospel.

Jesus’ first words in the Gospel of John are a phenomenal question, “What are you looking for?”. That pretty much sets the tone of your conscience.

If you not looking for it, you won’t find it.

Mark

By: Jennifer Pereira

Jennifer Pereira — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:14:17 +0000

Lovely reflection, Steven, thank you.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 12:56:11 +0000

I love that you extracted what it means to share the “fruit of the Spirit.” It helped clarify a lot for me too, as I was feeling a bit discouraged reading the Liturgy this morning. Thank you Steven.

By: Jack Findlay

Jack Findlay — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 12:00:33 +0000

Your point in lesson hit home with me today.
May I venturẻ to the crowded mass issue? Where is the border for meeting our mass obligation? If the overflow keeps people just outside the church doors, or further out, have they attended mass? If a TV suffices in adjoining rooms, would a mass on TV at home be OK? Where is the line? Is it one’s intent that matters?
My daily scriptural meditation is so very important to me, but I frequently sense practical incongruities in the practice of our Catholic faith.

By: Tessie

Tessie — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:59:13 +0000

May my simple way of showing my faith be a good example to others. God bless us to carry on with stronger faith and belief in him. Happy New Year!

By: Gabriel Sumaka

Gabriel Sumaka — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 06:28:13 +0000

Faith without actions is dead,therefore your reflections had rightly put it. Keep on touching lives God bless you and do have a lovely new year.

By: Aloysius Ugwu

Aloysius Ugwu — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 06:07:56 +0000

I am really blessed in your reflection. Encouraging one another and others in obtaining salvation bears more fruit in doing than words. The two disciples also spent time with the Master to know more about Him before inviting others. Spending time studying Him from the heart of the Church changes and makes one to be true witness.

Thanks Stev.