Homily for Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent

"O LORD, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to you."

Today's psalm response begins with a heartfelt plea for God to hear the psalmist's prayer and reminds us that the psalmists always listened to the people's cries. 

Ultimately, the psalm reassures us that God hears our prayers, especially during our struggles, and helps us avoid succumbing to our trials.

Furthermore, this part of the prayer alludes to the end times and reinforces our belief that, regardless of what we experience in this life, joy and salvation await us in the next. 

Let us always trust that God hears our prayers and has offered us His pledge of eternal life.