Pray, Ask, See, Knock, Receive

   

  Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

24 July 2022 

 

First Reading: Gn 18:20-32

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8

Second Reading: Col 2:12-14

Gospel: Lk 11:1-13

 

Reflection

By: Benj Santiago

 

"And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."

Do you find it difficult sometime to say a prayer? Or is it automatic for you to pray all throughout the day as you go through your daily activities? Or do you only pray when you are in a difficult situation? I had learned many types of prayers including "praying in tongues". In one of the Catholic Communities, I belong (Magis Deo), we practice the Contemplative Prayers. But among all these, the "Lord's Prayer" is what I pray frequently each day.

I find ultimate solace and peace in the Lord's Prayer. It gives me an assurance of blessing me with out daily needs, and daily repentance and forgiveness of my sins and those who sinned against me. I believe the Father already knows all my needs. But I truly rest in the assurance that if I Ask, Seek, and Knock (ASK), the flood gates of blessings will open.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, let Your will be done. Thank You for our daily bread. Bless us with a forgiving Spirit. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.