Gospel: November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026 (Saturday)
32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Psalter: Week 4 (Green/White)
Blessed Virgin Mary
Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Blessed the man who fears the Lord.
1st Reading: 3 John 5-8
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
Jesus told them a parable, to show them that they should pray continually, and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain town there was a judge, who neither feared God nor people. In the same town there was a widow, who kept coming to him, saying, ‘Defend my rights against my adversary!’ For a time he refused, but finally he thought, ‘Even though I neither fear God nor care about people, this widow bothers me so much, I will see that she gets justice; then she will stop coming and wearing me out.”
And Jesus said, “Listen to what the evil judge says. Will God not do justice for his chosen ones, who cry to him day and night, even if he delays in answering them? I tell you, he will speedily do them justice. But, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Reflection:
To persevere in prayer
In preparation for the coming of the Son of Man, prayer is also essential. Jesus, in our Gospel today, teaches His disciples the importance of prayer through the parable of a persistent widow begging the Lord for justice. The widow teaches a vital lesson for us Christians who hope for the coming of Jesus, our Lord, and that is to persevere in prayer no matter what. Whenever I listen to various people’s stories, I always conclude with a fraternal reminder to hold on to prayer and ask them to pray for me as I keep them in mine. People often respond, “That’s the only one I’m holding on to.” Upon hearing this response, I am always moved and inspired. It reminds me that no matter what we go through, at the highest and lowest points of our lives, and whether the Son of Man’s coming is near, we remain in that relationship with God in prayer.
