Unconditional Love Beyond Weak Faith

“What do you mean ‘If I am able’?” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) answered him. “Nothing is too hard for the one with faith!” “I do believe!” the father cried out right away. “Help my weak faith!” – Mark (War Club Tells the Good Story) 9:23-24 (First Nations Version).

There are moments on the road with Creator Sets Free when we experience doubt—perhaps due to unanswered prayers for our families, personal needs, or the ongoing evil in the world. This story of a father and son shows us we are not alone in our doubts. In Andean theology, Jesus is recognized as Apu Jesucristo, which means “Jesus, the Sacred Mountain.” This name comes from the Quechua people and the belief that mountain peaks were the most powerful protector. It depicts Jesus as the highest mountain, the most powerful protector.

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Grandfather, the maker of Father Sky and Mother Earth” (Psalm [Sacred Song] 121:1-2). So we lift our eyes to Apu Jesucristo. Just as with the father in this passage, in the midst of his weak faith, it is not by our strength that we receive healing or answered prayers. It is by Apu Jesucristo’s unconditional love, also known as munay in Andean theology. In his munay, beyond our weak faith, we find hope.

Prayer

I receive your munay.
Help me in the times of weak faith.
Thank you for being Apu Jesucristo,
sacred and powerful watching over us.
We find hope in you, Creator Sets Free.