Faith – the foundation of a spiritual life

Abstract

We need to have the grace of faith if we want our spiritual life to  bear fruitin the form of a more profound union with Christ and everyday holiness. If our goal is Christ and his gift of eternal salvation, and aspiritual life is the way to achieve this goal, then faith is alight on ourpath. Thanks to the light of faith, we can look at and contemplate the face of Christ in ourselves and others. Also, the light of faith helps us to better see abysses of evil and wilderness lurking next to the road to salvation. Therefore, someone who cares for a spiritual life gives thanks for the grace of faith, asdoes the psalmist: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Psalm 119: 105).