THE GOSPEL
Luke 18:1-8Because this widow keeps bothering me
I shall deliver a just decision for her.
Persistence
made
the crotchety judge give in
to the tough old
widow.
Lord,
you made this crystal clear:
to petition is good,
to pester even
better.
We come to you like the widow,
banging on your door,
day and night.
Put her type of faith into
our hearts.
THE FIRST READING
Exodus 17:8-13
Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained steady till sunset.
The staff of God
was too much for him.
Moses’ arms became weary.
Aaron and Hur, one on each side,
held those hands up
until sunset.
Lord,
when hope,
energy and prayer wane,
let Aaron or Hur—or any friend—support us.
Help us endure, through your friends.
Let us never stop praying
that you win all the
battles.
THE SECOND READING
2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus:
proclaim the word.
Lord,
We ask for fidelity in faith and wisdom.
Let us proclaim your word
in all our actions,
whether we
feel like it
or not.
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