Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent

Today's readings explore the profound relationship between trusting prayer and God's faithful response. The first reading presents Queen Esther's desperate plea for her people's deliverance in a moment of crisis. Jesus then teaches about the certainty of God's generous answer to those who ask, seek, and knock with genuine hearts. Today's Readings: • First Reading: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 • Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12