Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time
Gospel – Mark 8:11-13
Jesus said “I tell you solemnly, no sign shall be given to this generation”. Faith is not a search of signs. Because faith is a relationship of trust. Faith in Jesus is not something to be built upon signs. It should be built on our total trust in Him. When you are searching for signs, it signifies there is doubt. There is no relationship. It’s not the signs that brings faith. Faith brings signs. This approach to faith is about a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, marked by trust, love, and commitment, without the necessity of constant external validation through signs. This kind of faith is transformative, capable of bringing about signs and wonders as a by-product, rather than a precondition. It’s about believing in God’s sovereignty and goodness, regardless of circumstances or the visibility of miracles. In this view, faith is both a gift and a choice, a decision to trust in Jesus and His word, even when external evidence seems absent or contrary to hope. Let’s reflect: Faith is relationship with Jesus and not the result of signs or wonders.
Monday 12 February
