2 Cor 6:1-10 / Matthew 5:38-42
The connection between theory and practice is that the theory guides the practice and the practice confirms the theory.
In every profession, theory and practice go hand in hand, and with that, the professional skills are enhanced.
That same can be said about faith.
Faith is to be expressed in good works and that is how we witness to the Lord and carry out the mission that He is calling us to.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul urges us not to neglect the grace of God that we have received.
And he quoted the Lord as saying: At the favourable time, I have listened to you; on the day of salvation I came to your help. Well, now is the favourable time, this is the day of salvation.
Every day, and every moment, there will be occasions when we need to exercise our faith, and there will even be times when our faith is put to the test.
In the gospel, Jesus gives some examples when our faith is going to be tried and tested.
Let us not forget or neglect the grace that God has given us.
In times of test and trials, let us not forget that God will listen to our prayers, and He will save us because of our faith in Him.