06-Jul-2025 | Week 27

The Apostles' Fast

Hebrews 11:1-2
Experiences and Faith
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Commentary
“If we desire to acquire faith the foundation of all blessings, the door to God’s mysteries, unflagging defeat of our enemies, the most necessary of all the virtues, the wings of prayer and the dwelling of God within the soul--we must endure every trial imposed by our enemies and by our many and various thoughts. If we forcibly triumph over the trials and temptations that befall us, it will not be we who are victorious, but Christ, who is present in us through faith.”

~ St Peter of Damaskos

Reflection
Question 1
What experiences form and strengthen my faith?