Homily for Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

The parable of the widow and the unjust judge teaches us an essential lesson about persistence and faith. The widow's determination, despite being repeatedly rejected by a judge who neither feared God nor respected others, is truly inspiring. She did not lose hope; instead, she kept fighting for her cause, believing it was just. Jesus presents her as a shining example of faith in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, serving as a beacon of inspiration for all of us.

Towards the end of the parable, Jesus poses a profound question that continues to resonate today: "When the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?" The answer to this question depends not on God's faithfulness— which is always certain— but rather on our own. We must strive to maintain our faith during difficult times through prayer, just as the widow did. Prayer, our primary means of nurturing our faith, offers reassurance and comfort, even when the odds seem against us.