“If you’re going to say you’re a Catholic, don’t you think you should BE a Catholic?”
Since I asked myself that question my life has never been the same. I remember thinking saying “yes” means that faith is the most important thing in your life. Then, I realized there was one thing every saint has done, is doing, and will do … trust in God.
No matter how dire the situation, if one maintains trust in God, they will never be let down. Matthew 6:25-34 (Dependence on God) quickly became one of my favorite passages of Scripture. Once I started to “seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness” [Matthew 6:33] the world made SO much sense!
See, being a follower of Christ is actually incredibly simple, but never easy. And without faith, it becomes impossible. We all experience sufferings and will need to find a way to focus on our faith and strengthen our trust in God. So, who better to give us a tip on how to do this than a saint whose name is tied to our greatest inspiration?
“Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.” —St. John of the Cross
Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.
