Father Anthony encourages us to use this prayer as a show of gratitude when experiencing God’s abundant blessings in life.

Father Anthony reflects on the startling tenderness of the Gospel in John 4, where Jesus waits at Jacob’s well and speaks to a Samaritan woman—crossing boundaries of history, prejudice, and shame with the simple request, “Give me a drink.” He explores how Christ does not approach her as a case to be judged, but as a soul to be known—thirst meeting Thirst, loneliness met by the steady gaze of mercy.

Father Anthony reminds us that prayer is a dialogue between the soul and God. It’s important that we listen for God’s reply.