Gospel Summary
Like a relentless child, the widow in Jesus' parable wouldn't give up. She continually begged the judge for justice against her opponents. Not because the judge wanted to see justice done, but because he grew tired of the woman's pleading, he granted her request. The point Jesus wanted to make with this story is how much our loving God will answer our prayers if we persist in our asking.

Reflection for Families
What happens when our children pester us long enough for something? If it's not life threatening and they've bugged us long enough, we usually find a way of giving in without losing face. We know just how the judge in Luke's Gospel felt! Let the story of the persistent widow strengthen your prayers. Even if they are not answered in just the way we ask, God hears our prayers and cares for us.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Be faithful praying with your children. Teach them simple prayers for starting their day, grace before meals, and prayers at bedtime. Say prayers every day. Here are some suggestions:

A Morning Prayer: Dear God, We offer this day to you and all we think and say and do. Amen.

A Table Grace: Bless us O, Lord; and these they gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen

A Bedtime Prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here. Ever this night be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule and to guide. Amen.

Discussion Starters
1. God answered my prayer in a way that totally surprised me when . . .
2. The best part of praying with my family is . . .
3. I have never given up asking for . . .

Connection to Faith First© Legacy Edition
At Home Family Guide, themes 16 and 17
Kindergarten, chapter 16
Grade 1, chapter 25
Grade 2, chapter 24
Grade 3, chapter 24
Grade 4, chapter 25
Grade 5, chapter 25
Grade 6, chapter 25
Junior High, Church and Sacraments, chapter 5

Connection to Faith First©
At Home Family Guide, themes 16 and 17
Kindergarten, chapter 16
Grade 1, chapter 25
Grade 2, chapter 24
Grade 3, chapter 24
Grade 4, chapter 25
Grade 5, chapter 25
Grade 6, chapter 25
Junior High, Creed and Prayer, chapter 18
Junior High, Liturgy and Morality, chapter 2