The parable this week is interesting. I would think many of us have questioned our faith from time to time. Is it strong enough to get me through these tough times? Have I lost faith because things didn’t turn out the way I wanted or expected? If I just had more faith, I wouldn’t have so many questions or doubts. Even the disciples questioned it; “Lord, increase our faith.”

Perhaps that is because in the scripture before this one, Jesus says, if someone wrongs you seven times in one day and says “I am sorry”, you should forgive him seven times. Is our faith “big” enough for that? I’m not sure the disciples thought so.

But faith is not measured in terms of size, but in quality. Even a small amount of faith, if genuine can accomplish great things.

Our 2nd graders begin their sacramental journey and are here this weekend to celebrate Christ on the Altar for the 1 st time. I’m hoping their faith will only be strengthened each time they join Fr. Mike “at the table”. We want them to know that their faith is not meant for personal achievement. It is not a thing we have or get. It is a personal relationship of trust and love.

So, the question isn’t, do I have enough faith? It should be, what am I doing with the faith I have? For me, for Christ, for the relationship we have.