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Friends of the Rosary,
Today, on the Memorial of Saint Laurence O’Toole, Archbishop of Dublin, we reflect on the power of persevering prayer and how persistent prayer expresses enduring faith.
Today’s Gospel (Luke 18:1–8) shows Jesus telling his disciples a parable about the necessity of praying always without becoming weary.
In this parable, a persistent widow seeks justice from an indifferent judge. Her determination eventually produces a response, revealing the importance of perseverance.
Prayer is a relationship with God that increasingly aligns our hearts with His wisdom and providence. It’s not a way of forcing God to satisfy our desires.
Perseverance in prayer deepens trust, strengthens patience, and teaches us to remain faithful even when God’s response differs from our expectations.
Jesus concludes by asking whether the Son of Man will find faith upon the earth when He returns.
“But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
This question shows that the Christian who keeps praying despite suffering, uncertainty, or apparent silence demonstrates confidence that God remains present and that His promises will never fail.
St. Augustine taught that persistent prayer enlarges the human heart’s capacity to receive God’s gifts.
St. Teresa of Ávila emphasized perseverance in prayer, even during periods of spiritual dryness.
Ave Maria!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.
Please give us the grace to respond with joy!
+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York
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