Faith is God's first gift to us.

Faith has many facets and definitions, but it is, above all, our response to the revelation of God.

God has revealed himself  to us in many ways, but the fullness of his revelation is in Jesus Christ (see Heb 1:1-3).

Everything about Jesus reveals God to us: his words and works, his signs and miracles, his death and glorious Resurrection.

During January you might try the following suggestions:

First, set aside time for enlarging your knowledge of God's revelation.

"This could include a planned reading of the Scriptures or a study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

 Next, open yourself in prayer to the Holy Spirit. Alphonsus says:

"Let us never cease asking with the apostles, 'Lord, increase our faith.

Finally, examine how you are living by faith.

In the words of Alphonsus

"It is not enough only to believe all that our holy faith teaches us; we must also direct our lives in accordance with our faith."

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