Fr. Kevin Finnegan, pastor of Our Lady of Grace parish in Edina, Minnesota reacts to Newman’s classic sermon “The Ventures of Faith” by sharing that a properly lived faith includes ventures and it is by grace that each chapter of our venture unfolds. Abraham starts the venture which ultimately leads to Jerusalem. Like Abraham we need to give of ourselves in an uncalculating way. What do we venture for Christ? Am I pursuing things because I know that Christ died for me or am I pursuing things so that I can have a more successful life? Our giving and our repentance are intelligible ventures and evidence of faith. If we are calculating the cost, then likely we don’t give much…we may be living a good life but not an adventurous life of faith. When we get to heaven those that greet us will be those that we served. When we repent, we are making an uncalculating venture for things unseen and then by the grace of God we visibly change. By our changed life I show the world that I believe in God’s forgiveness - I believe that God’s grace is real.
To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site.
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