A small boy was stuck in a tree unable to climb higher, afraid to get down. Several strangers tried to help him to no avail. Then his father came along, lifted his strong loving arms and called out to him to jump. It took a matter a second’s hesitation and he threw himself into those arms he knew he could trust. That was a leap of faith.
Brothers James and John took a leap of faith when Jesus called them from their daily job as fishermen on the Lake of Galilee. They had no idea what lay ahead but they trusted him and were impelled to follow him. It is really only a small firm step they took that day. That is the way of faith. It begins in a small way but gradually develops for the rest of our lives. We find ourselves part of the great body of believers who nourish each other. Our life of faith is strengthened by the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. Some day we will grasp the heights, breadths and depths of the love of God. Let us endeavor now to keep on growing. It may not always be easy. Sometimes we will take short firm steps; sometimes, leaps and bounds. Faith in God the Father and his Son allows us to meet life with courage, generosity and optimism as the Holy Spirit empowers us. Faith in those loving arms which stretched out on the cross relieves us of the fear sin has bound around us. Let us go forth in faith
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