Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for July 27, 2025 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeTheme: Audacious Prayer and the God Who Welcomes ItWhat if prayer wasn’t about politely asking God once and hoping for the best—but boldly negotiating like Abraham did for Sodom? Today’s Sunday reflection shows how Scripture invites us to bring impossible requests, not because God needs convincing, but because it transforms us to trust His mercy.When Abraham asks God to spare a city for the sake of just ten righteous people, he isn't changing God's mind—he's discovering God's heart. Likewise, Jesus follows the Our Father with a parable about a midnight knock that won’t stop. Why? Because bold, persistent prayer pleases a God who is already generous.Paul’s letter to the Colossians reminds us that God already gave the ultimate answer in Christ—canceling our debts and inviting us into full access. The Psalm response echoes this truth: “On the day I called, you answered me.” Prayer is not performance. It’s confident relationship.This reflection explores:How Abraham models intercession that advocates for others rather than condemnsWhy Jesus taught us persistence right after giving us the perfect prayer formulaHow Paul's theology proves we pray from victory, not desperationWhat the midnight visitor’s shameless persistence teaches us about God's welcome📖 Readings:Genesis 18:20–32Psalm 138:1–2, 2–3, 6–7, 7–8Colossians 2:12–14Luke 11:1–13⏱️ Timeline:00:00 – Introduction00:15 – Reading I: Genesis 18:20–3202:07 – Psalm Response: Psalm 138:1–2, 2–3, 6–7, 7–806:13 – Reading II: Colossians 2:12–1406:42 – Gospel: Luke 11:1–1308:16 – ReflectionPerfect for:Catholics attending Sunday MassChristians learning the power of persistent prayerAnyone struggling with unanswered prayers or spiritual discouragementStudents of biblical intercession and advocacy through Abraham and Jesus🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3tYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886🟦 TagsCatholic Daily Readings July 27 2025, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Genesis 18 Abraham prayer, Psalm 138 answered prayer, Colossians 2 forgiveness in Christ, Luke 11 persistent prayer, Our Father teaching, Catholic intercessory prayer, midnight friend parable, bold prayer in Scripture, Abraham intercession, Catholic homily Sunday, Jesus and prayer, Catholic gospel reflection, spiritual confidence in prayer, how to pray boldly#CatholicDailyReadings #PersistentPrayer #CatholicMass #OurFather #AbrahamIntercession

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