The readings today all emphasize the urgent invitation to pray for what we need. This is prayer that flows from the heart and unites with the mind to ask for what is necessary as we journey through this life.
When the going gets tough, the tough get praying! Our help is in the Lord, and we are invited to be vigilant in our prayer as we face the challenges before us.
The Lord uses a parable to underscore the crucial need to pray always and never grow weary. May these words inspire us to take time each day to draw near to the Lord in prayer.
Holy Week offers a number of powerful experiences for us to grow closer to the Lord; but since we can’t come to Church because of COVID-19, here are some ways this week to bring Church to your home. God bless you!
The Lord calls us to be vigilant – against drowsiness, anxiety, and drunkenness – as we pray for the strength to face our challenges in this life. For always remember: one day we will stand before the Son of Man.
The Lord’s Prayer in Luke’s Gospel is shorter than Matthew’s, yet this little prayer gets at the heart of our human need to connect with God and one another.