Father Anthony reflects on the urgency and tenderness of John 7:37–39, set on the final and greatest day of the feast, when Jesus suddenly cries out above the noise of ritual and crowds: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” It is a startling invitation—not to effort, observance, or mastery, but to thirst itself—as if longing were the doorway God has been waiting to open.

Father Anthony implores us to be bold in our prayers with God as it is His desire is to show us great mercy.

Father Anthony reminds us that just as the word “psalm” means “song,” these verses are meant to lift our spirits and give us hope during dark times.