Pray with Persistence| +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa| October 19, 2025

Описание: In this Sunday Mass Homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa encouraged us to pray with persistence.

Life often brings moments when hope seems distant, and prayer feels unanswered. Yet today’s message urges us not to give up. Instead, we are called to build a habit of consistent, faithful prayer—one that doesn’t waver even in silence.

The Gospel reminds us clearly: pray always and never lose heart. As children of God, we are precious in His eyes. He listens. He sees. And unlike the unjust judge in the parable, our God is just, compassionate, and trustworthy.

When we pray with persistence, we don’t change God—we allow God to change us. Through prayer, we grow in humility and dependence, recognizing that apart from Him, we can do nothing.

Persisting in prayer isn't easy. It’s a struggle, a spiritual battle where we wrestle not against God, but alongside Him. This struggle transforms us, aligning our hearts with His will and preparing us to make a difference in the world.

So let us not lose heart. Even when answers seem delayed or silence feels heavy, continue the fight in prayer. Keep showing up. Keep trusting. Keep knocking.

Because in the end, persistent prayer leads not only to breakthrough—but to a deeper relationship with the One who holds all things together.

Pray with persistence. God hears. God acts. And through it all, God shapes 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

Cathedral of Saint Michael
Osmeña Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan

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