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The Parable of the Persistent Widow

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Lesson Overview

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this week’s Gospel passage, Jesus gives a parable to teach His Apostles about the importance of persistence in prayer. In this lesson, students will explore some sayings of the saints about prayer and apply this wisdom to their own lives.

Lesson Materials

Sunday Reading: The Parable of the Persistent Widow Upper Elementary
Pray Always Upper Elementary
Sunday Reading: The Parable of the Persistent Widow Lower Elementary
Pray Always Lower Elementary

Directions

A. Have your students read the Gospel passage for the week and complete the focus questions.

B. Review and discuss the answers when they have completed the focus questions.

C. Have your students read and complete the Pray Always activity.

D. When complete, have your students share with a partner their responses. Then, call on a few students to share with the class.

Answer Key

Focus Questions

  1. The necessity of praying always without becoming weary.
  2. He neither feared God nor respected any human being.
  3. For him to render a just decision for her against her adversary.
  4. Because she kept bothering him (and out of fear that she would come and strike him).
  5. God will “secure the rights” of those who cry out to Him day and night, like the judge responded to the widow who repeatedly brought her case to his attention.
  6. He will not do so slowly, but will see that justice is done speedily.

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