19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19
Today’s readings invite us to consider faith not only as a religious virtue but as a way of perceiving reality itself, a lens that changes how we see, interpret, and respond to the world. The Letter to the Hebrews describes faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen,” pointing to a dimension of life where the visible is not the ultimate measure of truth. This altered perspective reorders our priorities, because when we trust in God’s promises, we no longer live merely for what is immediate or tangible; we live in light of what is eternal. Abraham’s journey, guided by faith into the unknown, shows that such trust demands courage, detachment, and a willingness to let the unseen shape our present actions. Faith, then, is not blind, it is deeply aware, rooted in a reality beyond the reach of our senses, yet more real than what they can grasp. It allows us to choose differently, love more deeply, and persevere when circumstances seem uncertain, because our horizon is no longer bound by this world alone. Let’s reflect: Does my faith truly shape how I see the world and determine my choices, or do I still allow the visible and immediate to dictate my priorities?
Don Giorgio