Faith is an attitude of trust in the presence of God. Faith is openness to what God will reveal, do, and invite. It should be obvious that in dealing with the infinite, all-powerful person who is God, we are never in control.
That is why we say that faith goes beyond reason. If we can figure it out, calculate precisely, predict with complete accuracy, we’re in charge…
One of the most fundamental statements of faith is this: your life is not about you. You’re not in control. This is not your project. Rather, you are part of God’s great design. To believe this in your bones and to act accordingly is to have faith.
--Bishop Robert Barron, Gospel Reflection, February 17, 2020
Image source: The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abraham_Isaac.jpg
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