Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (C) – Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19
But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? – Luke 18:8
No man can serve two masters. – Matthew 6:24
“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) Thus begins this Sunday’s second reading. It goes on to bring before our eyes Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as exemplars of this faith, with a particular emphasis on Abraham and his wife Sarah. This is not surprising to us. Abraham is often praised as an example of great faith in both Old and New Testaments. We often refer to him as our father in faith. By faith, Abraham left his native land and took up a nomadic life in the land of Canaan, believing God’s promise that, one day, this land would be given to him and his descendants. Abraham is one of the central characters in the Scriptures. Continue reading “Eccentric Faith”