How to Keep Praying Even When You Don't Feel Like It | Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC
How to Keep Praying Even When You Don't Feel Like It | Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC
In this homily, Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, reflects on the Gospel of Luke 18:1–8, in which Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow and teaches His disciples the importance of praying always without becoming weary. Fr. Tyler connects this teaching to Christ's Second Coming and the powerful question Jesus asks: "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Drawing inspiration from the great Carmelite saints, including St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Ávila, and St. John of the Cross, he explains that prayer is not simply a religious obligation but the very purpose for which we were created. Just as birds were created to sing, human beings were created to pray and live in communion with God. Through prayer, we encounter God's infinite love, nourish the gift of faith, and open our hearts to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Tyler also reflects on the Blessed Virgin Mary's repeated calls to prayer, particularly through the messages associated with Medjugorje and Fatima. He emphasizes Our Lady's invitation to "Pray, pray, pray," reminding us that prayer should become a source of joy rather than a burden. Drawing upon the spiritual wisdom of those devoted to Our Lady, he explains that while we must make the conscious decision to spend time with God, it is ultimately God's grace that teaches us how to pray and deepens our relationship with Him. Just as a fire must continually be fed to keep burning, our faith must be nourished through persistent prayer, humility, and trust in God. Fr. Tyler encourages us to make prayer a central part of our daily lives so that we may bear the fruits of holiness, peace, and love. His central message is a call to become people of unceasing prayer, allowing our lives to be transformed by God's love so that when Christ returns, He will find hearts burning with faith.
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Fr. Tyler also reflects on the Blessed Virgin Mary's repeated calls to prayer, particularly through the messages associated with Medjugorje and Fatima. He emphasizes Our Lady's invitation to "Pray, pray, pray," reminding us that prayer should become a source of joy rather than a burden. Drawing upon the spiritual wisdom of those devoted to Our Lady, he explains that while we must make the conscious decision to spend time with God, it is ultimately God's grace that teaches us how to pray and deepens our relationship with Him. Just as a fire must continually be fed to keep burning, our faith must be nourished through persistent prayer, humility, and trust in God. Fr. Tyler encourages us to make prayer a central part of our daily lives so that we may bear the fruits of holiness, peace, and love. His central message is a call to become people of unceasing prayer, allowing our lives to be transformed by God's love so that when Christ returns, He will find hearts burning with faith.
Readings for November 14th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111226.cfm
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