Thursday, 8th October 2026

And I tell you, ask and you will receive.
Seek and you will find.
knock, and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks and receives,
and the one who seeks finds;
And to the one who knocks, the door will be opened

Thank you so much for the prayers and love showered in comments. It made me feel so grateful for the fact that I have wonderful faithful humans around the world praying for me. I am much better and pain-free at the moment—hopefully I will recover over the next 3 months!

Today’s reading is always close to my heart.

As a student in India, asking questions is often frowned upon. I would feel very shy and embarrassed to ask any question in front of my classroom and would eventually ask my elder brother (who introduced me to the library and eventually the internet—millennial problems) or ask my mother, who would often make up answers to shut me from pestering her hehe!

As I aged, I realized this was a major drawback in my life, especially professional and sometimes personal too. I would stand silent and adhere to rules as told and often missed out on opportunities and felt imposter syndrome. Until one day a dear friend told me, “You should always ask questions!”

And so I began. As a 28-year-old, I started asking questions—at work, in relationships, in friendships, with my patients, and in general with others and everyone around me—and I listened to learn, understand, and think before I said something smart or witty! I learnt to ask for what I want and as I walked into my 30s I realised how this also affected my faith.

I pray I ask for what I desire but dont fret cause God will give me what I want or deserve in His time.

Today I ask for better health and recovery and above all, ask for my patients to get through it all !

AMEN

About the Author

Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke's Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.

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7 Comments

  1. Thank you Analise. Questions and prayers can be answered…you need just ask. Peace with you my sister.

  2. So glad that you can feel our prayers helping you. As a cancer survivor I also could feel friends and relatives prayers helping me. I can’t explain it, but I felt it. I continue to pray for you and hope you recover soon.

  3. Thank you for your wonderful reflection. So glad you are on your road to recovery. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

  4. Thank you for taking the time to write this reflection Analise.Today’s gospel reading is one of my favourite passages as well.No prayer or request to God is ever in vain,even though we sometimes hope for a different outcome.
    Continued prayers for your full recovery 🙏🏻

  5. Analise, thank you for taking the time to write your beautiful reflection despite all that is going on in your life. I am praying for you

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