"Do not be troubled", "trust in me". Then later Jesus upbraids Philip for not recognising him.
Imagine, those closest to Jesus were afraid. They had a problem with trust and faith too.
I am always aghast by people who claim to know exactly the mind of God, indeed, they scare me.
I am always reminded that from the beginning of the German Empire until the end of the Third Reich, written on the belt of enlisted soldiers was 'God is with us'.
Of course I often wonder about my own faith. But when I see the early apostles doubting, being afraid, having issues of faith, I am consoled.
Growing in faith is a life-long process.
Surely it means being gentle and sensitive to the views, opinion and beliefs of other people.
Is it at all possible to be strident about one's faith? Just a question.
Words spoken at Mass after the Gospel in Rathgar's Three Patrons Church today.
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Hi,
Well we do know God's commandments and that what is asked of us has not changed. If it did God would not be perfect. So we can be sure of that.
God has revealed Himself through Jesus Christ - He wants us to know His mind - though we will never know it completely till eternity because He is God.
Also Jesus promised us the Holy Spirit to guide us and He remains with us through the Church of which He is the Head.
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