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The Word
Engaged
John Kavanaugh,
S. J.
Midwives of God
What reasons can be offered to loving spouses that they should bring children into this world? Increase my faith, I say. Give me some reason to believe. Show a sign. Make a promise
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Historical Cultural
Context
John J. Pilch
“Without Need”
Disciples must be compassionate as the Father is compassionate. They must forgive as often as a sinner repents.
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Thoughts from the
Early Church
Augustine of Hippo
We must believe, then, in order to pray; and we must ask God that the faith enabling us to pray may not fail. Faith gives rise to prayer, and this prayer obtains an increase of faith.
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Preparing for
Sunday
Larry
Gillick, S. J.
Divine gratitude
Even in the area of faith, as human beings, we want “affection,” that is, notice that the job was done well, and a little praise or thanks.
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Scripture
In Depth
Reginald H. Fuller
The request “Increase
our faith” comes immediately after a warning to beware of temptations to
faith (skandala).
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