This "A Word of Hope" invites viewers to examine how they hear and respond to the cries of the poor in their lives and to depend totally on God's mercy.
Reflecting on the Gospel reading where Jesus challenges the religious leaders to "read the signs of the times" and encouraging viewers to test what they hear against the teachings of Jesus and the lives of the saints.
the inspiring story of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation who established a school in a marginalized community of Bogotá, originally serving the poor and now serving internally displaced people.
Focusing on Ecclesiasticus, 2 Timothy, and the Gospel of Luke's parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Fr. Greg emphasizes themes of humility, solidarity with the poor, dependence on God, and preparing for the end of the liturgical year.
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?