From the Desk of Father Mark - Our Pastor
October 26, 2025 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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From the Desk of Father Mark - Our Pastor
October 19, 2025 - Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Render a just decision for me against my adversary.”

The main character in our parable today is the widow. In the Scriptures, widows have no voice. Left unaided by an adversary and an unjust judge, this widow’s life is in turmoil. Thankfully, her persistence gives her the justice she requires. Recently in Scripture, we have seen other characters without a voice or an ability to seek justice. The victim in the Good Samaritan is one such example. Without the aid of the Samaritan, the victim would surely die. The poor man Lazarus at the door of the rich man is left hungry, weak, and without means to help himself. The widow has the tenacity necessary to repair her life; not everyone has that ability.

“But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” This question of Jesus is a challenge for us to see and recognize those in our midst who may require our aid. The elderly, victims of mental issues, victims of abuse, people with disabilities, and many more are examples of those in our midst that may need our attention.

Ultimately, Jesus is the most persistent. He is the one who will tug at our heart to help and be helped. It is Jesus who will reject violence at his crucifixion and demand the need for prayer.

Continual prayer gives us the awareness we need be the one who feeds the hungry, gives water to the thirsty, visits the prisoner... Continual prayer gives us the awareness of our dependance on God in all things. Continual prayer gives us the ability to speak for those with no voice.

Will Jesus find faith on earth? It is up to us! I know we as a faithful church can be the church God calls us to be.

Have a great week!

Fr. Mark Walter
Pastor of Our Lady of the Ridge - St.Linus Parish