‘Pray always and do not lose heart!’
Today’s readings speak about prayer, faith, and trusting in God’s help. They urge us to stay in close relationship with God, who always listens to us. Even when life is hard, God does not leave us alone.
The First Reading tells how the Amalekites are defeated through Moses’s prayer for his people. His raised hands, supported by others in his community, symbolise dependence on God, so that faith and perseverance are rewarded.
This is echoed in Jesus’s parable of the widow, who persists in seeking justice from the unrighteous judge (Gospel). Aware how easy it can be for us to lose heart, Jesus wants us to be like the widow and persevere in our own prayer, trusting deeply that God hears us; confident that every prayer is heard, even if the response is not immediate. We have a God who is faithful and on whom we can depend.
The Psalm of trust, hope and praise reflects the Lord’s constant care. He guards us always, protecting and watching over our every journey.
Paul (Second Reading) tells us to stay rooted in the wisdom and guidance of the Scriptures, which are inspired by God. He urges us to share them with ‘complete patience and teaching’.
As Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year, we continue to pray for peace and justice in the world. We ask that the Holy Spirit will guide our prayer, helping us to persist and not lose heart.
