Homily for Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

The parable of the widow and the unjust judge teaches us an important lesson. The widow's persistence, despite being rejected by a judge who did not fear God and had little respect for others, is truly inspiring. She did not lose hope, she persisted, believing that her cause was just. Jesus presents her as an example of faith in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, a beacon of inspiration for us all.

Towards the end of the parable, Jesus poses a profound question that continues to resonate with us today: "When the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?" The answer hinges not on God's faithfulness, which is always certain, but rather on our own. We must strive to maintain our faith during difficult times through prayer, just as the widow did. Prayer, our primary means of sustaining our faith, is a source of reassurance and comfort, even when the odds seem stacked against us.