Find today’s readings here. I tell you, if he does not get up to give him the loaves because of their friendship, he will get up to give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. (Lk 11:8) The ...

There was a prophet named Elijah who lived a long time ago in the land of Israel. He was great and did many marvelous things because he listened to the Lord and was obedient. He lived during the reign ...

"Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality." (Romans 12:12) Paul wanted to visit the Church of Rome on many ...

In Luke’s Gospel, we have Jesus’ Parable of the Persistent Widow. Found only in Luke, after her husband’s death, the widow was seeking justice, return of her rightful goods that were being taken away ...

Jesus was praying. Spurred by his example, one of his disciples asks him to teach them how to do it. John the Baptist had taught his disciples; you teach us. There’s a lot to unpack in those few ...

I say this with two Bible stories in mind. One involves a blind man, who’s sitting along a wayside as Jesus and a crowd of people pass by. When he discovers Christ is near, the man calls out. People ...