Mass Readings for 7.11.11

Wisdom of Solomon 1:1-7

Luke 17:1-6

One of the best gifts of the " Holy Spirit " ( personified as  'Wisdom' ) are the gifts of  " understanding " , " knowledge " and  " discernment ", together with this we also require the gifts of " actionable faith  " and " true love ".These gifts enable us to discern the will of God for us, know His true love and have knowledge of what is a strong, unshakable and actionable faith.With the powerful guidance of the Holy Spirit we will neither easily fall into the trap of sin or be the cause of making others to fall into sin.At the same time we also acquire the moral courage to correct a sinner  with a gentle. forgiving christian attitude, any number of times in the day. Christ promised to clothe us with the necessary strength and fearlessness (the fear is that the person may take advantage of our kindness) to forgive an erring brother countless number of times.That is why the disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith. A child like simple faith in the promise of God is called actionable faith and it can move mountains. When a father asks his child to jump from a tree into his waiting arms below. the child without evaluating the skill. strength and capacity of the father simply jumps unthinkingly..The child does not use its mind, it simply puts its trust in the fathers love for her and her well being. This is the faith "small as a mustard seed ".which Jesus says is sufficient for us. This faith each one of us has, but do we act on the faith fully trusting our Father's every Word just like the small child ? We have to practice actionable faith from small beginnings as prompted by the Holy Spirit..Live a holy life pleasing to God and cultivate the friendship of the Holy Spirit  and know God's will according to God.s Word and exercise your faith boldly with a simple and strong faith in God.We should take care not to be misled by our flesh or the evil spirit. That is why the gift of discernment is necessary. Let us seek for these gifts from the Holy Spirit.

God  Bless