Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. By faith Noah, warned about what was not yet seen, with reverence built an ark for the salvation of his household. Through this, he condemned the world and inherited the righteousness that comes through faith. (Heb 11:1-7)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021823.cfm
This selection from the praise of the ancestors in the faith ends with the praise of Noah and the building of the Ark. Faith is not so much about propositions to be believed, but rather faith is centered on actions. Like Noah, we are called to action. As the Mother of Jesus reminds the waiters at the Wedding Feast of Cana: “Do whatever my Son tells you to do.”
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
Saturday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, February 18
