Persisting in Prayer

Thursday, October 14, 2027 · Ordinary Time

Scripture Reading

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Reflection
Jesus does not assume that prayer will always feel effective or immediately answered — he tells his disciples this parable precisely because giving up will be tempting. Persistence in prayer is not about wearing God down but about keeping our hearts turned toward him through the long silences. Prayer that continues even when heaven seems quiet is itself a profound act of faith. Do not give up.
Prayer for Today
O Panginoon, buong kababaang loob kaming nagsusumamo sa Iyo:
Maging maawain sa paghatol Mo at ipagkaloob kay _______
ang ipinangakong kaligtasan.
Kalimutan ang mga pagkakamali niya at linisin ang mga kasalanan niya
at ipagkaloob sa kanya ang panghabang-panahong gantimpala.
O Panginoon, iparating kay ___________
ang tagumpay Mo laban sa kasalanan at kamatayan.
Huwag Mo siyang hayaang mapahiwalay sa Iyo.
ngunit pagkalooban mo siya ng lugar sa Iyong walang hanggang tahanan.

Amen.