The Rock of Faith

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Jesus, in today’s Gospel (Matthew 7:21-29), talks about our final judgment. "Not every one who says to me, `Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus tells us that it is not enough to cry out, but that we must do the will of our Father in Heaven. “A wise man who built his house upon the rock; and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.” Are you building your faith and preparing the way for the Truth and the Light? Is your faith rock solid or are you treading on shifting sands? We cannot wait until our judgment day to call out to our Lord for Salvation. A house built on the foundation of the rock of our faith will not be destroyed. We will have the strength to defend ourselves against evil. However, a faith built upon a weak foundation will topple in the storm. How many times have we had to face hardships trials or situations which tried the fabric of our faith? As teenagers, your peers try to pressure you into situations which you know are wrong, but with a strong faith you can weather the storm. We are constantly bombarded with advertising, TV Shows and media which challenges the moral fiber of our Faith. TV programs and mass media which show adultery and sin with no consequence and glorify these actions tear away at the very foundation of your faith. We are judged by our actions, by our words and by our choices. We must learn to make good choices if we are to make it through the thin gate to heaven. These choices are learned actions which must be exercised daily through the teachings of Christ. Listen to His Words because “he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven” will make it through the gate.

A Simple Prayer Lord, help me build a solid foundation on your rock. I am weak and you are strong, with your help my foundation can also be strong. Give me the wisdom and strength to form myself to your will.

Yours in Christ Michael Marcon