18 November, 2023 | Saturday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time

 Gospel Lk 18:1-8

Pray and seek persistently.. 

Jesus told his disciples a parable

about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. 

He said, “There was a judge in a certain town

who neither feared God nor respected any human being. 

And a widow in that town used to come to him and say,

‘Render a just decision for me against my adversary.’

For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought,

‘While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, 

because this widow keeps bothering me

I shall deliver a just decision for her

lest she finally come and strike me.’” 

The Lord said, “Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. 

Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones

who call out to him day and night? 

Will he be slow to answer them? 

I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. 

But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

Reflections:

This parable which Jesus teaches today is an important lesson about the value of persistence in prayer and faith in God's justice. The judge in this parable represents an unjust and ungodly figure. The widow, on the other hand, symbolizes the powerless and oppressed, someone who desperately seeks justice. Jesus draws a clear parallel between the unjust judge and God. He encourages us to trust in God's justice and goodness. It reminds us that we should not give up in our prayers and should trust that God, who is just and loving. As Christian, It challenges us to remain faithful and persistent in our prayers and trust in God's justice even when it seems delayed.

Activity: 

The widow in the parable was vulnerable and seeking justice. Look for opportunities to help those who are vulnerable or in need in your community.