When life throws dirt our way, do we shake it off, step up, and rise higher? Like the donkey that refused to be buried, we're called to persist in faith and prayer.

In this reflection from Fr. Eugene, we are called to explore Jesus' parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge, a story that reminds us: even when prayers seem unanswered, God never abandon His people. Our persistence, like the widow's, builds faith, strength, and trust.

Many lose heart when prayers seem to fall silent, but faith is not about instant rewards. It's about P.U.S.H. - Push Until Something Happens. Sometimes what happens is not the miracle we expect, but the transformation of our hearts.

As we mark Mission Sunday, let's be everyday missioners - people who bring hope through prayers, presence, and compassion. Keep praying, trusting, and showing up as Fr. Eugene reminds us. Because if even an unjust judge could listen, how much more will our loving Father respond? In Him, there is plentiful redemption.

- Sunday Homily by Fr. Eugene Lee, C.Ss.R. (19 October 2025)