Ten fe!
“Y los apóstoles dijeron al Señor: ‘Auméntanos la fe”.
—Lc 17, 5.
La fe es un gran don. No podemos percibirla. Los apóstoles quieren saber cómo aumentar este don. Cuanto más pongamos la fe en práctica, más podremos ver cómo estamos llamados a vivir. Uno de los grandes temas de Jesús es perdonarnos mutuamente, una y otra vez. Jesús quiere que nos veamos como hermanos y hermanas. Que nos amemos.
En mi vida diaria, a veces me cuesta tener fe. Parece insuficiente; ¿dónde está Dios? Es la gracia de Dios volver a recibir la bondad de la fe. Entonces estoy vivo. Puedo vivir mi fe.
Faith is often described as both a gift and a journey—something intangible yet deeply transformative. The request of the apostles in Luke 17:5, “Lord, increase our faith,” highlights a universal desire to deepen this spiritual connection. Increasing faith isn’t always straightforward, especially during challenging moments when doubts arise and God’s presence feels distant. One powerful step in cultivating faith is practicing forgiveness. Jesus emphasized forgiving one another repeatedly, fostering unity among us as brothers and sisters. Forgiveness frees the heart from burdens and paves the way for love and understanding to flourish. It creates space for faith to grow naturally through compassionate relationships. Moreover, faith thrives in daily practice. Small acts of trust—whether in prayer, kindness, or patience—build a foundation that strengthens belief even in uncertainty. It’s important to remember that faith does not mean the absence of questions but the courage to seek God’s guidance despite them. The phrase from the image, “Ten fe! Deja que me encargue de eso que tu no puedes cambiar” (Have faith! Let me handle what you cannot change), beautifully encapsulates surrender. Faith involves trusting that some challenges are beyond our control but within God’s care. This surrender is an active, hopeful stance that restores peace and vitality. Ultimately, nurturing faith is a continuous process—a blend of grace, forgiveness, and trust that brings life to the soul. By embracing these principles, anyone can cultivate a resilient, living faith that sustains through life’s uncertainties and deepens one’s spiritual journey.
