- 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Habakkuk 1:2–3; 2:2–4; 2 Timothy 1:6–8, 13–14
Saint Faustina Kowalska
Faith is not a passive possession but a living flame that must be nourished and stirred into action. The prophet reminds us that “the just one, because of his faith, shall live”, a life anchored not in fear or resignation but in trust that God’s promises endure. Saint Paul, writing to Timothy, urges him to rekindle the gift received through the laying on of hands, echoing the grace we received in confirmation: the Spirit of strength, love, and courage. This gift is not meant to lie dormant; it must empower us to bear hardships for the sake of the Gospel, not with our own resources but with the strength that comes from God. To live by faith, then, is to remain rooted in God’s promise, to keep the flame of His Spirit alive within us, and to face the trials of discipleship with courage. True faith is not merely survival; it is life that radiates God’s presence in every challenge we endure. Let’s reflect: Am I nurturing the flame of faith and the gift of the Spirit I received, allowing it to give me strength to endure hardships and to live courageously for the Gospel?
Don Giorgio