Trust in God’s Plan

In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the concept of faith, contrasting it with the common misunderstanding of faith as blind acceptance. He uses the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk's questioning of God amidst suffering to illustrate humanity's limited perspective. Faith, according to Barron, is a humble trust in God's vision and plan, even when it's not immediately clear. He connects this idea to the Gospel, where the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith. Jesus responds by saying that even a mustard seed-sized faith can unleash God's power. Barron explains that true faith involves breaking free from egotism and serving God, not for personal gain or recognition, but out of love and friendship, which enlivens the spirit.