Lectionary Readings (Series C)

• Old Testament: Genesis 32:22–30
  Jacob wrestles with God and receives a blessing—and a new name: Israel.

• Psalm: Psalm 121
  A psalm of trust: “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where does my help come?”

• Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5
  Paul urges Timothy to remain grounded in Scripture and preach the Word “in season and out of season.”

• Gospel: Luke 18:1–8
  Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow, encouraging faithful prayer and trust in God’s justice.