“And I tell you: ask, and you will receive. How often do we pray for things rather than people, including ourselves? Every morning I pray for people, trusting that the Lord will grant them what they need today so they have the graces and ability to receive much more in the future. And God will grant that much more when we are ready to receive it.
Think of a child who is a little hungry and asks Mommy for a snack half an hour before dinner. Mommy says, “No,” not because she’s depriving her child. On the contrary, she doesn’t want them to spoil their dinner. The child asks for so little when Mommy wants to give them much more. God is no different. He is not a genie.
He is a Father who can only give us good things, even if we don’t know what they are.
“Lord, I want this healing, car, job, good grade. How about it?” The person we are praying for is much more important to us than what they need. With our limited wisdom and knowledge, we may ask for a snake when they need a fish.
The Gospel Challenge: Live in the moment with the man in the gospel who asked his friend for a loaf of bread. Keep asking. God can’t refuse to give us everything we need and everything that is good.
Speak to your Heavenly Father from your heart. Feel that need and imagine placing it in His hands. Then trust in His Divine Providence. When I do this, the Lord becomes more important than all my needs. My heart and mind are open to listen and watch God work in life’s events.
Sure enough, He gives much more than we ask Him for. I promise, you will see little miracles, things that only God can do.
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Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection ~ Thursday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
October 8, 2026
Luke 11:5-13
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100826.cfm
WHAT’S UNDERNEATH YOUR CHECKLIST
“And I tell you: ask, and you will receive. How often do we pray for things rather than
people, including ourselves? Every morning I pray for people, trusting that the Lord will
grant them what they need today so they have the graces and ability to receive much
more in the future. And God will grant that much more when we are ready to receive it.
Think of a child who is a little hungry and asks Mommy for a snack half an hour before
dinner. Mommy says, “No,” not because she’s depriving her child. On the contrary, she
doesn’t want them to spoil their dinner. The child asks for so little when Mommy wants
to give them much more. God is no different. He is not a genie.
He is a Father who can only give us good things, even if we don’t know what they are.
“Lord, I want this healing, car, job, good grade. How about it?” The person we are
praying for is much more important to us than what they need. With our limited wisdom
and knowledge, we may ask for a snake when they need a fish.
The Gospel Challenge:
Live in the moment with the man in the gospel who asked his friend for a loaf of bread.
Keep asking. God can’t refuse to give us everything we need and everything that is
good.
Speak to your Heavenly Father from your heart. Feel that need and imagine placing it in
His hands. Then trust in His Divine Providence. When I do this, the Lord becomes more
important than all my needs. My heart and mind are open to listen and watch God work
in life’s events.
Sure enough, He gives much more than we ask Him for. I promise, you will see little
miracles, things that only God can do.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
www.bscchurch.com
www.rosminians.com
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