Homily for Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent

“LORD, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”

So often, in our need, we call on the LORD for help. Sometimes, we ask for miracles, but we know that they are few and far between.

A more realistic prayer is that we ask God to help us know that He is by our side at every moment of our lives and that he will give us wisdom and courage to do that which we need to do. 

Our prayers may not keep us from pain and tragedy in our lives, but real prayer will help us to trust in God’s love and God’s promise of everlasting life, regardless of the struggles we endure in this life.+