Holy Souls Church

A reflection from Pope Francis for the Year of Prayer

Twenty-seventh Sunday of the Year

We consider those times when our prayers appear to go unanswered.  We think, for example, of the heartfelt prayers we offer for our sick children, or for our friends who experience great pain.  In our disappointment, we may feel that God is deaf to our pleas.  Jesus taught us in the Our Father to ask for many things, but above all that God's will be done.  Jesus shows us by his own example that God understands our sufferings, yet does not always immediately grant our wishes.  In Gethsemane, Jesus offered a prayer that seemed to go unanswered; yet his complete trust in the Father's will led to our salvation and the glory of the resurrection.  If there are times when we walk in the dark, guided only by the light of faith, may we never abandon our trust in the Father's will to make all things work together for our ultimate good.

To read the full reflection and find more resources at dioceseofnottingham.uk/yearofprayer

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