Faith Made Strong

St. Christopher, it is said, once operated a ferryboat. He was strong and able yet his faith was weak. One day a storm came and the ferryboat capsized. Christopher dove into the roiling waters and pulled a child to the safety of the shore. Looking upon the child as it gasped for breath, Christopher saw the image and very presence of Christ. At that moment, Christopher’s faith was made strong.

Ronald Rohlheiser, author and Catholic priest, says it this way: “God does not ask us to have a faith that is certain but a service that is sure.” Like St. Christopher, we serve in the world. In our service, we find Christ where we least expect him and there our faith is made strong.

Go in peace to love and serve The Lord!

Josh