I wonder… have I ever acted like the unjust judge?
It’s not a comfortable question, but Jesus’ parables rarely let us stay comfortable.

In this Sunday’s reading, a poor widow refuses to give up her cry for justice. She keeps knocking, keeps showing up, keeps believing that something can change. Her persistence isn’t about being pushy, it is about faith. It’s hope that refuses to die, even when the world seems stacked against her.

And the judge? He finally gives in, but not out of compassion or mercy, but because her persistence exposes his indifference. His contempt for others.
That’s the power of holy persistence: it can awaken even hardened hearts.

As we lean into this week, may we listen for the voices still crying out for justice in our world—the widow’s voice echoing in new forms.
And may we have the courage not to turn away, but to join her holy persistence.

Where are you being called to keep showing up?
Where is God calling you to not lose heart?