The Word: "And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." (see Luke 11:9-10)
Mystery of the day: Luminous
Celebration of the day: Ferial
Table of the Word: I R.: Galatians 3:1-5
Resp. Psalm: Luke 1:69-70.71-72.73-75 (R. see 68)
Verse before the Gospel: Acts 16:14
Gospel: Luke 11:5-13
Inspiration:
"Ask, and it will be given to you..." This is a recurring text that could be found in two of the synoptic gospels (cf. Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 11:9-10)
It points to our act of dependency on God as our Creator and provider. The text could be rightly placed side by side with the Apostles' request of our Lord to teach them how to pray. (cf. Luke 11:1-4)
However, today's gospel pericope outlined the biblical promises associated with a sound prayer of request, stressing that eventhough our God is all knowing, still we need to ask, seek and even knock. This practical act depicts our faith and trust in God bearing in mind that He will never let us go empty from His presence.
In the light of this biblical promise, there is emphasis on:
- Prayer: That is approaching God with confidence and humility.
- Faith: Trusting that God will provide what is best fpr us at every point in time.
- Persistence: Continue seeking, knocking, and asking shows our perseverance in faith.
Above all, it expresses God's generosity, and His unconditional love as well as as responsibilty on our part; that is we must ask, seek and then knock.
On another note, we are being called to a life of prayer with reference to God's fatherly love (cf. Matthew 7:7-11); he importance of persistence (cf. Luke 11:5-13) and the promise of answers (cf. Mark 11:24).
Finally, beloved in Christ Jesus, as we continue in our life long journey along this ephemeral world let us make sincere effort to develop a sound prayer life with trust in God's sovereignty as well as perseverance in faith. It is in doing this that we can scale through most of the hurdles of life we are experiencing. Indeed, God is always at work in our situation every now and then. For He says: "Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." (cf. John 16:24)
Peace be with you!
Let us pray
Eternal Word, we are grateful for the many favours we receive from You now and always. Your Words remain a light to our path, grant us we pray the grace to trust Your sovereignty and persevere in our journey of faith with You. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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