Christian Life Beyond the Crisis

English Homily- Third Sunday of Easter- Fr. David StephenFaith is not a passive practice of attending Mass and receiving sacraments, but an active way of life that shapes how we speak, think, act, and respond to others. Thomas and Philip’s question — “how can we know the way?” — mirrors our own tendency to turn to God only in crisis, treating him like a vending machine rather than a daily relationship. Christ calls us to come to him before, during, and after every struggle. The story of Mother Teresa, who responded to being spat on with grace and a request for the children, illustrates the costly courage that living faith demands. We are called not just to receive mercy, forgiveness, and love from God — but to give more of it than we have even received.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​