“As the Church year draws to a close, today’s Gospel reminds us: don’t fear the shaking—God is still steady. In every ending He plants a beginning.”

Today we remember and pray for all who have gone before us in faith. May the perpetual light of Christ shine upon them, and may we be comforted by the hope of resurrection.

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.