The Cross and Prayer: Ask with Faith | Daily Readings | March 13, 2025

Lent’s heating up, and March 13, 2025—Thursday of the First Week—throws down a challenge: pray hard, trust deep. These readings light the way—desperation, answered calls, bold asks. Ready to knock? Here’s the spark:

First Reading (Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25): Esther begs God in ashes—He’s her only shot.

Psalm (Psalm 138): “Lord, on the day I called, you answered”—He’s already there.

Gospel (Matthew 7:7-12): Jesus says ask, seek, knock—God’s got the good stuff.

Our short reflection fires it up—Lent’s your time to pound the door. Whether you’re lost or locked in, this one’s your push. Watch now, and let’s pray it out together!