Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Gospel Reflection for Thursday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time

October 9, 2025, Luke 11:5-13 

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WHAT’S UNDERNEATH YOUR CHECKLIST

 “And I tell you, ask, and you will receive. How often do we pray for things, not people, including ourselves? People ask me to pray for them or someone almost every day. And I do, every morning before the Blessed Sacrament in Adoration. I mention their name(s) and offer the Lord the person and their need. 

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?” When I ask for “something,” even for days, I draw closer to God because I know I need Him. He brings out the best in me when I am in His Presence. I thank Him for the need so we can be together.  

 The Gospel Challenge: 

Set a time today on your calendar when you and God can address that need “TOGETHER.” Remember, your relationship with God is of utmost importance, and He is always there for you.

Are you asking for something you not only want but also need? Turn to prayer. Speak to your Father from your heart. Feel that need and imagine placing it in His hands. The Lord becomes more important than all my needs when I do this. My heart and mind are open to listening and seeing God work in life’s events. Sure enough, He gives much more than we ask Him for.  

Love Your Neighbor! 

Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.  

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