Daily Gospel Reflection for November 14, 2026

Reflect on the importance of persistent prayer and faith in God's timing, inspired by the Gospel of Luke and everyday parenting experiences.

Today's Gospel: Luke 18:1-8

Every parent can relate to the judge in today's Gospel. Instead of a persistent widow demanding justice against her adversary, we have children who relentlessly make their needs known to us, often pestering repeatedly until we give in to their requests. We know exactly what the judge means when he says he's going to do what the widow asks because she keeps bothering him. Kids can have remarkable tenacity when their minds are set on something.

When it comes to prayer, however, sometimes it can be hard to have that same patient persistence. When we bring concerns to the Lord, and we don't get the response we want on the timeline we expect, there is often a real temptation to give up and stop asking. After a while, we have a hard time trusting that our Lord is even still listening.

Jesus's words remind us that He hears us in our hour of need, and He cares about the things we care about. We do not need to worry about whether our Lord will respond to us - He will, and speedily - but we do need to be concerned about whether we maintain our faith in Him while we wait for answers to our prayers. 

Ponder:

Have I stopped praying for a specific intention due to weariness? 

Pray:

Lord, help me to remain steadfast and patient in prayer, trusting that You will not be slow to answer me. 

Pray Together:

Help your children learn to pray more persistently by participating in a 54-day novena or making another long-term prayer commitment as a family.   

Copyright 2026 Katie Fitzgerald