Theme: Faith
“For what if some of them have not believed? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid!”
Reflection for Today
Let Romans 3:3 speak first, before our plans and worries do: “For what if some of them have not believed? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid!”
Belief grows less by argument alone and more by fidelity: returning to prayer, returning to Mass, returning to mercy. Romans comes from the apostolic age, when the first communities were learning how to live the Gospel in ordinary struggles. The Church still listens here for guidance.
God often changes us less by thunder and more by a line of Scripture that will not leave us alone. If the verse convicts you, do not panic. Take it to Confession when you can, or begin with an honest Act of Contrition tonight.
Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit. Open the Scriptures to me as You opened them to the apostles. In Romans 3:3 I hear, “For what if some of them have not believed? Shall their unbelief make the faith of…” Give me understanding, give me desire, and give me the grace to obey with joy. Amen.
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