- 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Sirach 35:12–14, 16–18; 2 Timothy 4:6–8.
The readings of this Sunday remind us that prayer is not about power or prestige, but about humility and faith. Sirach teaches that the prayer of the humble “pierces the clouds,” reaching directly to the heart of God, while Saint Paul, nearing the end of his life, bears witness to a faith that has endured every trial: “The Lord stood by me and gave me strength.” Together, these passages show that God listens not to the proud, but to those who approach Him in truth, dependence, and perseverance. Prayer rooted in humility becomes an act of surrender, a recognition that our strength comes from the Lord alone. When we pray this way, we discover that God not only hears us but sustains us, transforming weakness into confidence and solitude into communion. True faith stands firm, not because it avoids hardship, but because it finds its anchor in the steadfast love of God who never abandons His own. Let’s reflect: Do I pray with humility and trust, allowing God to be my strength in every circumstance, or do I rely too much on myself even in my prayer?
Don Giorgio