Pray with Persistence
In this Sunday Mass Homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa encouraged us to pray with persistence.
At times, we face situations so heavy they seem beyond hope. Doubt creeps in, and prayer feels ineffective. Yet, we are challenged today to hold on—to keep praying, not occasionally, but consistently, as a daily habit grounded in faith.
In fact, the Gospel speaks directly to our hearts: pray always and never lose heart. As beloved children of God, we are not forgotten. He sees our struggles. He hears every word. Unlike the unjust judge in the parable, our God is a just and loving Father.
When we pray with persistence, we don’t convince God to act; rather, we allow Him to transform us. Prayer humbles us, sharpens our dependence, and reveals the truth: apart from God, we can do nothing.
Certainly, persevering in prayer involves struggle. It’s a spiritual fight—not against God, but with Him. Through that battle, He reshapes our hearts, preparing us to take part in His work of transformation.
Therefore, don’t lose heart. Even when heaven seems silent or the waiting feels endless, keep pressing on in prayer. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. Keep believing.
In the end, praying persistently not only opens doors but deepens our relationship with the One who holds our lives in His hands.
So, pray with persistence. God hears. God acts. And through it all, He changes us.
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time – October 19, 2025
First Proclamation: Genesis 32:22-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 121
Second Proclamation: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8
Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa
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