Nothing beats the Lenten season in reminding a Catholic about his spirituality and faith. Certainly not Christmas. A season commemorating the birth of Christ is far too joyous a celebration to be able to induce serious soul-searching and introspection. Didn't you notice that our relationship with God comes to the fore in times of need, suffering or great sorrow? That flow is from us to Him. During Lent, it's the reverse flow of this relationship that is highlighted--from Him to us. By reliving His passion and ultimate sacrifice on the cross during this season, we are in effect reminded to renew our faith in the Almighty. Here are ten quotes that explore the various dimensions of this thing we call FAITH:
Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible. -William James
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Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to. -George Seaton
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Faith means not wanting to know what is true. -Friedrich Nietzche
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Faith is knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. -Kahlil Gibran
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Faith is like electricity. You can't see it, but you can see the light. -Unknown
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To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. -St. Thomas Aquinas
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Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. -Mother Teresa of Calcutta
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The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness. -Henry David Thoreau
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Faith is taking the first step even when when you don't see the whole staircase. -Martin Luther King
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When the solution is simple, God is answering. -Albert Einstein
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