Sixth Saturday of Ordinary Time

Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Because of it the ancients were well attested. By faith we understand that the universe was ordered by the word of God, so that what is visible came into being through the invisible.

Abel, Enoch, and Noah put their whole trust in God. Abel’s sacrifice was pleasing to God because he gave it with great faith. Enoch’s life was pleasing to God because he lived righteously. Noah’s willingness to do God’s Will reverently lead to the salvation of his household. Each of these men placed their hope in God and from that hope sprung up the rewards of faith. We, too, must place our trust in God and believe He will provide us what we need. We might not see or hear Him, but we can see and hear the love, mercy, and beauty present in His Creation and the God-instances of our lives when we experience Him through our faith.

Are we willing to sacrifice everything for our faith? How can we think, speak, and act more righteously? What can we do to put our hopes of salvation more firmly in God?

O Lord, you ordered the universe by your Word. Order our hearts as well.

Amen.