In the Gospel reading, we see how an unjust judge can be forced to do justice by the persistence of a widow, so will not God see justice done to His children who cry to Him day and night, even when he delays to help them? (18: 7)

The disciples and the community for whom Luke was writing, were living in a time of delay; so we are too. Jesus asked His disciples to maintain their faith in God. It is not the justice and fidelity to God that we should call to question. The real question is the one asked by Jesus: "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" (Lk.18:8)

While God is always faithful, will we be the same?

When God wants justice done, when will we hear God's word and keep it?

Will we become Jesus' disciples and be His instruments of Compassion and Justice?

These questions challenge us in the following of Christ in our daily living.

One specific way is the spirit of hospitality and love as an expression of faith and love as reiterated in the first reading.