(Video and Discussion)
My neighbor is just beginning to embrace the faith, having been raised as an agnostic. We’ve discussed spirituality and living our faith. I grew up believing in God, praying and attending Mass. How does one start from scratch as an adult to develop a relationship with God?
We all have a relationship with God, defined and measured in various ways. At the very least, we can say God is Creator and we are his creation. But to take it to a more personal level, look for patterns in your friendships. How did you and your neighbor get to be friends? How did you begin to discuss such a personal topic as faith? The answers to these questions give you an idea as to how your own relationship with God grows. Communication, spending time together and getting to know each other are essential to forming the bonds of a relationship.
In faith formation, these same things are important. We all come to know God and know about God through prayer, the church community, the Bible, sacraments, the faith witness of others, the saints, and our own backyard discussions. “Cradle Catholics” had the teaching and example of their parents. Those who come to the faith later in life need the example and support of the church. For everyone, a relationship with God might be summarized in the image of Adam being touched by the finger of God that is painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. We reach out to God and God reaches back.
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