Action Speaks the Loudest of Faith

Author: Chrisma C. Bangaoil
Faith without action is incomplete. To truly live our faith, we must listen to God’s Word and act upon it. Are we ready to be both believers and doers?
Reflection Date: December 5, 2024 Thursday of the First Week of Advent
Daily Readings: Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27

It is crystal clear in today’s Gospel that it is not enough to simply believe and profess our faith. Jesus is telling us to act on our faith.

But first, we must listen to the Word of God, as it sets the right direction for our actions. Action alone, without the Word of God, is merely human effort and is therefore bound to fail. It’s like traveling without a map or GPS or trying to assemble a complicated gadget without reading the manual.

This means that faith and action are inseparable. We cannot believe without acting, and we cannot act without believing.

Do we listen to the Word of God and act on it? Do we profess our faith and live it? May we be both believers and people of faith in action.

A Call to Action for Catholic Living: Let us not just profess our faith but live it through action. Today, let’s listen to God’s Word and let it guide us every step. Faith and action go hand in hand. Be a believer who acts with love and purpose.