DAILY- HOMILY

November 15, 2014

Saturday 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

[Memorial, St. Albert the Great]

3 Jn 5-8 / Ps 112: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 / Lk 18: 1-8 

Reading: 3 Jn 5-8

Beloved, you do well to care for the brothers and sisters as you do. I mean those coming from other places. They spoke of your charity before the assembled Church. It will be well to provide them with what they need to continue their journey, as if you did it for God. In reality, they have set out on the road for his name without accepting anything from the pagans. We should receive such persons, making ourselves their cooperators in the work of the truth.

Gospel: Luke 18: 1-8

Jesus told them a parable to show them that they should pray continually and not lose heart.  He said, "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor people. In the same town was a widow who kept coming to him, saying: 'Defend my rights against my opponent.' For a time he refused, but finally he thought: 'Even though I neither fear God nor care about people, this widow bothers me so much I will see that she gets justice; then she will stop coming and wearing me out." And Jesus explained, "Listen to what the evil judge says. Will God not do justice for his chosen ones who cry to him day and night even if he delays in answering them? I tell you, he will speedily do them justice. Yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

Reflections:

     Persistence pays off - that's the key message in today's gospel. This is particularly true for those who persistently trust in God. Jesus illustrates how God as our Judge is quick to bring us blessing and help when we need it. While God's timing is different from ours, we must trust in His faithfulness until the end.  

     If you have been going through a particularly trying period in your life, it is easy to lose heart and forget to seek Him. Jesus shares this parable to give us renewed hope and confidence. We are not promised a life free of trials and adversity, but the gospel tells us we can always hope and trust in the Lord. 

     When life's setbacks disappoint you, where do you put your hope? Pray without ceasing and persevere in faith. The Lord, in His great mercy will deliver you.

Prayer Requests:

We pray ...

... for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn. 

... for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.

... for families who are in need of healing.

... for world peace and reconciliation.

... for the special intentions of Jennette Pe

... for the birthday intentions of Mike Sy

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most. 

Have a good day!

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