The sermon is about learning to pray with patience and purpose, using the story of St. Anne and other biblical figures such as Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Hannah, Zechariah, and Elizabeth as examples.
The central message is that God calls us to persevere in prayer, even when answers seem delayed, while aligning our prayers with God's will and purposes rather than simply our own desires. The sermon emphasizes that we cannot sustain such a life of prayer by our own strength, but that the Holy Spirit empowers us and intercedes for us. Ultimately, the congregation is encouraged to trust God's promises, pray persistently, seek God's will, and "pray like saints."