Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide (For October 24, 2025 P&W)

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Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide

October 19, 2025 (Cycle C, Year I) – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Community Word: Unwavering faith brings disciples into deeper communion with Jesus.

Theme: Unwavering faith inspires us to persevere in prayer and trust in God's justice.

Promise: “…the ones who call out to him day and night…will see… that justice is done…” (Lk 18:7-8)

Reflection

Unwavering faith is not built instantaneously but is formed through a lifelong journey with God. It grows as we pray daily, reflect on His Word, and trust Him in both joy and hardship. Each trial becomes an opportunity to see God’s hand at work, and every answered prayer reminds us of His faithfulness. It means holding firmly to trust in God no matter what trials, doubts, or uncertainties come our way. A kind of faith that doesn’t falter when prayers seem unanswered, when struggles become heavy, or when life feels unfair. Instead, it keeps our eyes fixed on God’s promises, believing that He is faithful even when circumstances say otherwise.

Our theme for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time tells us – Unwavering faith inspires us to persevere in prayer and trust in God's justice. When our faith is steady, we naturally turn to God in every situation, whether in gratitude, need, or surrender. A heart anchored in faith believes that God listens, cares, and answers according to His perfect will. This assurance draws us closer to Him through prayer, not only when we face trials but also in our daily walk.

Prayer is a gift that lifts our eyes away from fear and toward God’s promises. When we are overwhelmed by worries, prayer reminds us that we are not alone, that God is with us. Fear often magnifies problems, but prayer magnifies God’s power, love, and faithfulness. Persistent prayer is not about pressuring God, but about aligning our hearts with His will, trusting that His justice, though sometimes delayed in our eyes, will surely come. Each prayer we lift up is an act of hope, a declaration that evil will not prevail, and that God’s truth will one day shine fully.

In prayer, we exchange our anxieties for His peace, trusting that He holds our future in His hands. Each moment we spend with Him strengthens our faith, teaching us to rely not on what we see, but on who He is. In this way, prayer becomes the bridge that carries our hearts from fear to faith, from doubt to trust, and from despair to hope. It is not only a habit; it is our way of life as God’s children. St. Padre Pio said, “prayer is the oxygen of our soul.” And, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini urged us: “We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend on material success; nor on sciences that cloud the intellect. Neither does it depend on arms and human industries, but on Jesus alone.”

The challenge is perseverance, to remain faithful even when answers do not come quickly. Jesus’ words push us to trust not only that justice will be done, but also that God’s justice is rooted in mercy, truth, and love, far beyond human systems of fairness. He assures us that God does not turn a deaf ear to those who call out to Him with faith. Our constant prayer, offered day and night, is not in vain; it is an act of trust that God’s timing and justice are greater than our own. It is a call to rely on His promise that, “…the ones who call out to him day and night…will see… that justice is done…” (Lk 18:7-8). So let us keep believing, keep praying, and keep trusting, even when the wait is long.

Prayer:

Lord, grant me the grace of a persevering heart. Teach me to pray without ceasing and to trust that You hear me always. Strengthen my faith so that I may not lose hope, but instead remain steadfast in Your love and justice. May my prayers draw me closer to You and keep my heart faithful until the day You come again. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Reflection Guide Questions:

1. In what ways has my faith been tested, and how did persevering in prayer help me continue to trust in God’s justice?

2. How can I deepen my faith so that, even in moments of waiting or uncertainty, I remain steadfast in prayer and confident in God’s perfect timing?

This Week's Daily Mass Reading Guide:

October 5, 2025 (Sun) – Hb 1:2,3;2:2-4/ Ps 95:1-2,6,7,8,9/ 2 Tm 1:6-8,13,14/ Lk 17:5-10

October 6, 2025 (Mon) – Jon 1:1-2:2, 11/ Jon 2:3-5, 8/ Lk 10:25-37

October 7, 2025 (Tue) – Jon 3:1-10/ Ps 130:1-4, 7, 8/ Lk 10:38-42

October 8, 2025 (Wed) – Jon 4:1-11/ Ps 86:3-6, 9, 10/ Lk 11:1-4

October 9, 2025 (Thu) – Mal 3:13-20/ Ps 1-4, 6/ Lk 11:5-13

October 10, 2025 (Fri) – Jl 1:13-15; 2:1, 2/ Ps 9:2, 3, 6, 16, 8, 9/ Lk 11:15-26

October 11, 2025 (Sat) – Jl 4:12-21/ Ps 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, 12/ Lk 11:27-28

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