Today’s Gospel is a gentle warning and a tender promise: those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. True prayer begins when pride ends.

“Pray always without becoming weary.” (Luke 18:1)Faith isn’t passive—it’s persistent. Like the widow before the judge, we’re called to pray with courage and never lose heart. In a weary world, persistence in prayer is an act of hope.

“Only one came back to say thank you.” This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us that gratitude is the heart of faith — healing begins when we remember to give thanks.

Faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. Today’s Gospel reminds us that discipleship is not about grand achievements but about trusting God in small, steady, faithful ways.