December 7, Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Daily Readings: Isaiah 26:1–6; Matthew 7:21, 24–27
In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains the compatibility between word and deed.
Following Jesus happens in two realms: manifesting our faith in word and manifesting it in action.
Emphasizing faith-based action, Jesus cautions us against being Christians for namesakes. If a Christian’s faith does not culminate in action, then the faith is not justified.
Only with faith shown in action can we be the change agents in society.
St. Augustine said, ‘God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.’
Should we not repay God’s love by loving others in God’s name?
If Christian faith is about the person of Jesus, Christian love is for a person in Jesus’ name.
Let us pray that we may proudly manifest Christian love for our neighbors as we prepare ourselves to welcome the Lord.
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