- 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Exodus 17:8–13; 2 Timothy 3:14–4:2
The scene of Moses on the hill with his hands raised in prayer is a powerful image of perseverance, faith, and cooperation with divine grace. As long as his hands remained lifted, Israel prevailed, not because of his physical strength, but because his posture symbolized total dependence on God. When he grew weary, Aaron and Hur stood beside him, supporting his arms until victory was complete. This moment reminds us that prayer does not manipulate God but opens our hearts to His grace and power. In our spiritual battles, faithfulness to prayer, especially when it feels heavy or unfruitful, keeps us aligned with the source of strength. Saint Paul echoes this in his exhortation to Timothy: “Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed.” Prayer and fidelity to God’s Word sustain one another, forming the posture of a disciple who trusts that grace, not effort, wins the true victory. Let’s reflect: When the struggle feels long and tiring, do I remain steadfast in prayer and faithful to God’s Word, trusting that His grace, not my strength, will bring victory?
Don Giorgio