The parable in today’s Gospel (LK 18:1-8), is often called the Parable of the Persistent Widow. She came day and night before the judge, pleading and begging that her case to be heard. The judge did not care about the widow’s pestering. He continually refused to “hear” her case. Finally, he decided to give her justice just to get rid of her.
Jesus uses the account of the widow to teach what our attitude should be in prayer. It shows us that we should always pray and not give up. Pray and do not lose heart. St Luke encourages us to be persistence and steadfast in our faith.
It is a habit to be cultivated, discipline to be developed and a skill to be practiced in prayer. It is in this spirit that helps us to relate to God and will live forever with Him.
When our prayers are done in persistence, God will hear and answer. God is on your side, always. We as His disciples should always pray and not give up. Keep on praying!
“Our help is from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” (Ps 121)
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