Daily Devotional

The question now is: “What is the size of my faith?” Do I strongly believe that if I pray for someone, he or she would get well? What are my expectations when I lay my hands on the sick to pray? Dear friends, it is not enough to say: “I believe.” Your internal disposition must match your words. Little faith is equal to no faith.

Are you looking to invest in eternity? Become a follower of Jesus. Deny yourself of sin’s pleasures. Let your light shine. Put God first. Today’s Gospel passage is part of Jesus’ response to Peter, who sought to dissuade Him from the path of the Cross. Jesus addressed Peter as Satan to highlight the danger of avoiding the Cross. Jesus came to the world to offer Himself as an oblation for mankind’s salvation; He did not come to enrich Himself with worldly riches.

We all experience transfiguration now and then, moments of excitement, discovery, or joy. Sometimes, we may experience ecstasy while in prayer; we may even see a vision or receive an apparition of Jesus or the Saints. These things come and go. They are highlights of our journey, not destinations in themselves. We can never make them permanent. Do not be a miracle-seeking Christian. God is with us even in the most ordinary events of life.