Coming just two days after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we are reminded in this day's liturgy once again of the role of the Cross: It was through His suffering that Jesus fulfilled God's purposes in winning for us so great a salvation.
He shows us that our sufferings can be redeemed, as we look to God to accomplish His purposes in them.
This is true faith, which is demonstrated by action: Indeed, James says it is not enough to have faith--we must have faith that is demonstrated through works, seeing the needs of the world, just as our faith helps us see Jesus for Who He is.
This attitude is certainly something that informed the mind of St. Cornelius as he dealt with addressing Christians who apostatized in the face of persecution.
It's an attitude we as catechists embrace in our working of teaching the faith and handing it on to others, a role for which we are recognized on Catechetical Sunday this weekend.
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