3-bladed Broadhead of Christianity
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
It is incredible how many different types of broadheads are in the hunting section of stores.
Some broadheads have expandable or mechanical blades, and others have removable blades that can be replaced. Yet, most broadheads typically share the same style: three sharp blades.
The sharp blades are what make the arrows efficient for an archery hunter.
Quite similarly, there are three sharp blades in the Christian faith.
Jesus speaks on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the three blades of the broadhead that pierce through sin.
In terms of prayer, Jesus encouraged those before Him to pray and said, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Concerning fasting, Jesus said not to appear to others to be fasting because “your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.” With almsgiving, Jesus said, “not to perform righteous deeds so that people may see them,” for “your Father who sees in secret will repay you.”
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1434), prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three blades of the Christian life. These “express conversion in relation to oneself, God, and to others.”
In some ways, archery season is reaching its conclusion. Many hunters will put away their 3-bladed broadheads for the season and turn to bear and deer seasons using their rifles and muzzleloaders.
The Christian’s 3-bladed broadhead of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving should never be put away.
Fr. Luke Daghir
