A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke (18:1-8) Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up: "In a town there was once a judge who didn't fear God or care about people. In that same town there was a widow who kept going to the judge and saying, 'Make sure that I get fair treatment in court. For a while the judge refused to do anything. Finally, he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care about people, I will help this widow because she keeps on bothering me. If I don't help her, she will wear me out.' ” The Lord said: "Think about what that crooked judge said. Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won't he be concerned for them? He will surely hurry and help them.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a bishop in the first century, saw himself as a ‘God-bearer’. Let us pray we will learn from his faith in the risen Christ. (pause) Faithful God, with Saint Ignatius, may we be shining God-bearers united in spirit with Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Friday Saint Ignatius of Antioch 17 October 2025 We Listen We Gather Today’s scripture passage reminds us to pray always, confident that God hears us and will help us. As you watch this video together, reflect on the story of the persistent widow and remember to Always Pray and Not Give Up. We Reflect May the light of Christ guide our way. Amen. May God bless us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. We Go into the World 188
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