Pray with Humility

Pray with Humility

In his Sunday Mass Homily at Saint Michael, Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded everyone to pray with humility. He shared four ways to make our prayers more effective: having faith, being thankful, remaining persistent, and most importantly, practicing humility. Sometimes, our prayers receive quick answers, while other times, God asks us to wait. Through prayer, God draws us closer to Him. His answers may come as a clear “yes,” a loving “no,” or a gentle call to trust and wait. Each response shapes our faith and reminds us that prayer is not about demanding what we want, but about aligning our hearts with God’s will. Today’s Gospel teaches that true prayer flows from humility. We must recognize who we are speaking to — the Almighty God — and approach Him with reverence, not pride. The Pharisee in the Gospel prayed to boast of his good deeds, while the tax collector humbled himself before God. The Lord favored the humble prayer because it came from a sincere and contrite heart. When pride fills our hearts, we focus on others’ faults and forget our own need for grace. But when we pray with humility, we acknowledge that apart from God, we can do nothing. As Scripture says, “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Let us, then, approach God with a humble heart — one that listens, trusts, and believes that His will is always for our good. Each time we pray with humility, we open our hearts to receive His grace more fully. 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 26, 2025 First Proclamation: Jeremiah 14: 17-22 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 84 Second Proclamation: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14 Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa Check out our Sermon page for more homily recaps and video links to our uplifting messages. God bless!     https://www.saintmichaelkalibo.com/sermons/pray-with-humility/?feed_id=601&_unique_id=68fd9db7cb053