By Anthony Jayaraj csc –
Readings: Hab 1:12-2: 4; Mt 17:14-20
The Gospel passage is inviting me to experience the possibilities that I have never imagined in life. I felt that I was behaving like an epileptic when faced with difficulties lately.
I have realized that I was struggling to strike a balance between mind and heart in my relationship with others and myself. When I was emotionally down while addressing hurt, rejection, and accusations, I fell into the water of loneliness, while in emotional excitement, enjoying success, achievement, status, and privilege, I fell into the fire of pride.
When fear and doubt were overwhelming, I asked God desperately, “Why do I not feel happy, joyful, and peaceful in life?” The inspiring phrase from Jesus (‘Because of your little faith’) challenges me to throw positive affirmation over every barrier. I realize that the essence of life is to have faith in God, faith in other people, and faith in myself.