The Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time is marked by readings from Exodus, Psalm, 2 Timothy, and Luke.
Luke tells us that the parable is about praying always without becoming weary (Luke 18:1), a lesson for the disciples after Jesus discussed the coming of the kingdom.
They ought "to pray always without becoming weary" (Luke 18:1).
The kingdom is both already and not yet, and the believer should imitate the "importunate" widow, praying without losing heart.
This parable may be humorous, with the judge and widow drawn in a cartoonish manner to underline the moral.
Author's summary: Reflection on the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time readings.