A distraught father brought his sick boy to Jesus' disciples while Jesus was on Mount Tabor. But they were unable to cure the boy. Two reasons given are lack of faith and the need for prayer and fasting. Envy also makes our gifts and talents ineffective, says St. Paisios.

Have you ever wondered about this strange statement spoken by a desperate father to the Lord? How can we believe and yet still not believe? What does the Lord say to his disciples, and what lessons does this gospel passage hold about faith?