PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER (HOMILY FOR THE 17TH SUNDAY IN THE ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR C
HOMILY FOR THE 17TH SUNDAY IN THE ORDINARY TIME OF YEAR C Genesis 18:20-32; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER In today's liturgy of the word, the Holy Mother Church guides us to reflect on the essentiality, necessity and efficacy of prayer. Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, are you a man or woman of prayer? Do you believe and understand the power of Prayer? Do you know that prayer provides answers? Do you know that prayer brings us into the mystery of communion with God? Do you know that through prayer you can intercede for others? Do you know that prayer can appease the heart of God? Do you know that prayer works miracles? Do you understand that with prayer you invite the Trinity into your life? Do you know that prayer helps you find direction in life? One who prays never gets lost. Do you know that prayer helps you surmount temptations in life? Are you aware that prayer helps you align your dispositions to the will of God? Friends in Christ, undeniabl...