{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Homilies from the National Shrine","title":"Believing Before Seeing: Lessons from Saint Martha | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e716e353\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":870,"description":"In this inspiring homily for the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on one of the most powerful professions of faith in the Gospel.\nMartha believed before Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. Her unwavering trust teaches us that faith precedes sight. Even in the midst of grief and uncertainty, she placed her confidence in Jesus, becoming a model of authentic Christian discipleship.\nMay this reflection strengthen your faith and inspire you to trust Christ even before you see His plans unfold.\n\"Faith is believing before seeing; sight is the reward of faith.\"\nReadings for July 29th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072926.cfm","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RyS-C2ZLvo8KH5NqfI6NL8IYJ95DYB9GdIPXRzHWFC4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MzgyLzE2Mjc2/NTE3MjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}