"Magpangamuyo pirme kag indi magpakaluya"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 18:1-8)

Domingo (Oktubre 20)

Dayon si Jesus nagsugid sa ila sining palaanggiran, sa pagtudlo sa ila nga dapat sila magpangamuyo pirme kag indi magpakaluya.

"Sa isa ka banwa may isa ka hukom nga wala nagakahadlok sa Dios ukon nagatahod sa mga tawo.

Kag may babayi nga balo sa sadto man nga banwa nga wala patay ang kadto sa iya kag nagasiling, 'Buligi ako batok sa akon kasumpong.'

Sa malawig nga tinion indi gid magbulig ang hukom, pero sang ulihi nagsiling sia sa iya kaugalingon, 'Bisan nga wala ako nagakahadlok sa Dios kag wala man nagatahod sa tawo, pero tungod sang iya kasabad tinguhaan ko nga mabuligan sia, basi kon matak-an ako sang iya pagbalikbalik diri.'" 

Kag ang Ginoo nagpadayon sa pagsiling, "Pamatii ninyo ang ginsiling sang hukom nga di-matarong.

Karon, indi bala nga ang Dios magaapin sa iya kaugalingon nga mga tawo nga nagapangayo sa iya sing bulig sa adlaw kag gab-i? Magapabuyanboyan bala sia sa pagbulig sa ila?

Nagasiling ako sa inyo, magaapin sia sa ila sa gilayon. Pero kon magkari ang Anak sang Tawo, makakita bala sia sing pagtuo diri sa duta?"

Prayers:

"Lord, give me faith to believe your promises and give me perseverance and hope to withstand trials and adversities. Help me to trust in your unfailing love and to find joy and contentment in you alone."

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

What can a shameless and unjust judge pitted against a crusty and pestering woman teach us about justice and vindication in the kingdom of God? Jesus tells a story that is all too true — a defenseless widow is taken advantaged of and refused her rights. Through sheer persistence she wears down an unscrupulous judge until he gives her justice. Persistence pays off, and that's especially true for those who trust in God. Jesus illustrates how God as our Judge is much quicker to bring us his justice, blessing, and help when we need it. But we can easily lose heart and forget to ask our Heavenly Father for his grace and help. Jesus told this parable to give fresh hope and confidence to his disciples. In this present life we can expect trials and adversity, but we are not without hope in God. The Last Judgment will reveal that God's justice triumphs over all the injustices perpetrated by his creatures and that God's love is stronger than death (Song of Songs 8:6). The just can look forward with hope to that day when they will receive their reward.

Jesus ends his parable with a probing question for us. Will you and I have faith — the faith that perseveres to the end — of time when Jesus returns in glory to judge the living and the dead? Faith is an entirely free gift that God makes to us. If we want to live, grow, and persevere in the faith until the end, then we must nourish it with the word of God and ask the Lord to increase it (Luke 17:5). When trials and setbacks disappoint you, where do you place your hope? Do you pray with expectant faith and confidence in God's merciful care and providence for you?