Desert Reflections: God is never late

“God is seldom early, but never late.” – Mother Teresa [ Image: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, Mother Teresa 1CC BY-SA 2.0]
Fr Jim points out that at some point we may all, like Habakkuk, wonder if God is listening. But God does not abandon Habakkuk, and he will not abandon us. His grace is always ready to provide the help we need in time to face any situation – if we have faith.

Today’s Readings

How long, O LORD?  I cry for help but you do not listen… Then the LORD answered me and said… [Help] will surely come, it will not be late… The just one, because of his faith, shall live.
HAB 1:2-3; 2:2-4

God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. 
2 TM 1:6-8, 13-14

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” 
LK 17:5-10