Zechariah and Elizabeth spent decades longing and praying for a child. Yet, God’s silence was not a "no"—it was a preparation for something far greater than they could have imagined.
While Scripture says the events surrounding Jesus' birth happened to "fulfill" the prophets, for Joseph, this likely felt less like a neat fulfillment and more like a complete disruption of Joseph's life plans.
Father Jordan contrasts the story of Zacchaeus, who found no satisfaction in wealth until encountering Christ, with Eleazar the scribe, who joyfully endured torture for his devotion to God.
Today's Gospel encourages us to persevere in prayer, but how do we reconcile the parable of the persistent widow with our understanding of a loving God?
