Homily for Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary time
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Perseverance is rooted in the conviction that we will ultimately achieve our objectives. In today's Gospel, St. Luke employs the term "persistence" instead of "perseverance," which implies a kind of determined resilience.
This idea resonates with the Jewish cultural value of hospitality, even to those who arrive at inconvenient times. While it may seem unusual to disturb a neighbor at midnight for assistance, Jesus' parable emphasizes that if we are persistent, the door will be opened to us.
This imagery reflects God's willingness to care for us, much like parents provide for their children. According to Jesus, the heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask, which the Gospel writers, especially St. Luke, regard as the greatest gift from God.
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