"God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us to love." St. Augustine
The Scripture readings for this Sunday focus on the gift of faith. Faith is one of the three theological virtues (along with hope and love). The theological virtues are “gifts infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as His children and of meriting eternal life” (CCC, 1813). In other words, they bring us into a personal relationship with God. Faith is also supernatural because we cannot acquire it by ourselves. It is a gift of God. Our participation involves opening our hearts and minds to accept the gift and to willingly enter into the relationship. Faith is also increased by prayer and by acting in Faith. 
In the gospel the Apostles ask Jesus “Increase our Faith!” (Luke 17:5).  His response indicates that they have misunderstood the nature of genuine faith – the point is not that they need more faith but that they need to understand that faith enables God to work in a person’s life in ways that defy ordinary human experience. Even with a little faith, they can live by his teachings on discipleship. In preparation for Mass this weekend, reflect on and pray for an increase in faith. Suggestions:  Act of Faith or praying the rosary.
Our Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding their annual collection. All our Vincentian volunteers work tirelessly and quietly to directly support people in our own community who need help with rent, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, etc. Please help them continue their work by considering a donation today. Donations may be made via PayPal with the link below, via the poor boxes in church or by check made out to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 35 Essex St., Andover.
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