Lord's Day Reflection: Good luck ignoring mom - Vatican News
David Martinez ·
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As the Church marks the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel presents a Canaanite woman who refuses to let silence or barriers weaken her plea. She asks Jesus not for herself but for her daughter. His response to her persistence is admiration for her great faith. Later this month the Church celebrates St. Monica, who prayed for years for Augustine and never abandoned hope. Both mothers show true love keeps hoping, praying, and trusting. Their perseverance reflects the maternal heart of Mary, who brings our needs before Christ. This Gospel encourages all who pray with aching hearts. God hears every prayer, and no tears shed in love are wasted.