February 16 - In Difficulties - Persevere in Prayer Excerpt

“Especially in difficulties we must pray long and perseveringly; then we shall be comforted, or even more - we shall receive the grace to endure suffering and to offer it as a sacrifice. For this purpose, we should often lift our thoughts to God through short, fervent aspirations.”
- Father Wenanty Katarzyniec
The most difficult moments of life often bring the temptation to discouragement. When suffering lingers and prayer seems unanswered, it becomes easy to stop calling out. Yet Father Wenanty reminds us that it is precisely
in times of difficulty that prayer must become longer and more persevering.
Not because God does not hear us - but because prayer transforms our hearts. Sometimes God grants consolation. Sometimes He brings relief. But at times He gives something even greater - the grace to endure suffering, the strength to offer it, peace in the midst of the storm.
Prayer does not always remove the cross. Often, it teaches us how to carry it. Father Wenanty encourages simplicity: short aspirations, small whispered prayers, frequent lifting of the heart to God throughout the day. Even one sincere sentence can become light in the darkness. Perseverance in prayer is a sign of trust.
And trust opens the soul to grace.
Reflection for today:
- How do I react when prayer does not immediately bring comfort?
- Am I able to ask God not only for relief, but for strength to endure?
- What short aspiration can I repeat today to keep my heart lifted to God?
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