Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck
A reflection on the Gospel of Luke 18:1-8
Dear Friends in Christ,
Today’s Gospel from Luke invites us into a profound lesson on prayer and faith through the story of the persistent widow and the unjust judge. Jesus teaches us to never give up on prayer, to keep trusting God’s justice even when answers seem delayed. Unlike the unjust judge, God truly cares for us and will secure justice for those who call on Him without losing heart. The question Jesus leaves us with—“Will the Son of Man find faith on earth?”—challenges us to hold fast to our faith amid life’s struggles.
Mother Teresa beautifully captured this mystery when she said, “Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.” Prayer is less about demanding answers and more about trusting God’s perfect timing and justice, just as the widow trusted and persisted.
This message connects deeply to the Paschal Mystery—the suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. Through His Paschal Mystery, God reveals ultimate justice and salvation. Jesus’ own persistence and trust in the Father through suffering becomes a model for us. We are invited into the New Covenant, a living relationship with God based on grace and faith, where prayer is the lifeline that sustains us.
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Inviting Jesus into our lives means opening our hearts like welcoming a close friend. It starts with recognizing our need for Him—peace, love, forgiveness—and honestly asking Him to guide us. Trust grows as we learn about Jesus, live by His example of love and justice, and stay connected through prayer, Scripture, the liturgy of the Mass, the sacraments (especially the Eucharist) and fellowship. It’s a journey of faith, not a one-time act.
As we follow Jesus, we embody persistent faith. Like the widow, we keep seeking God’s presence and justice with hope and confidence. The Holy Spirit empowers us to persevere when life wears us down, guiding our prayers, strengthening our hope, and inspiring us to act justly toward others. Through the Spirit, our faith becomes living, active, and transformative.
When we invite Jesus into our lives and trust in the Trinity, we grow comfortable with God’s love as His beloved children. We begin to hear Jesus whispering in our hearts, “My son, my daughter, I love you so very much and am always with you.” This love compels us to share it with others, building up the Body of Christ and living the Kingdom of Heaven here and now.
So go forth today with gratitude, praise, and a heart ready to love and serve your neighbor as Jesus loves each of us. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
About Our Guest Blogger
Saint Carlo Acutis once said, “Not me, but God.” His words echo deeply in my own spiritual life. This blog is not about me, but about the work of the Holy Spirit. I choose to remain anonymous because the voice behind these reflections isn’t what matters — the One speaking through them is.
I am a lifelong Catholic with a deep love for Scripture, the sacraments, and the quiet ways God speaks through everyday life. Live the Eucharist was born from my desire to share how the Gospel and the Eucharist shape not just my Sundays, but every step of the journey.
My hope is that these reflections bless you, challenge you, and draw you closer to Jesus — truly present in the Eucharist and profoundly present in your daily life.
