22 Lenten Reflections 3/14/26 You are forgiven
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is vital for life in Christ. We are invited by God to come and seek mercy and reconciliation in the forgiveness of our sins. God calls us back again and again in our failings and seeks to heal us in his love. Make an appointment to receive the Sacrament or check out your local parishes to see what hours you can go to give thanks for God’s mercy and love.
#21 Lenten Reflections 3/13/2026 Courtyards and Traps
As we hear St. Peter deny Jesus in the courtyard we are asked to reflect on where our courtyard is where we find it a little easier to deny Jesus in our lives. Where we find it a little easier to turn a blind eye to a sin being committed. Where we close our ears to slander and gossip. Where we walk around the problem rather than seeking reconciliation and healing. Where is our courtyard? We may have one…or we may have many but no matter how many or how big our courtyard may be, Jesus’ mercy, love and healing are bigger and more gracious than anything we can imagine. It is moving from the courtyard of sin and holding on to the forgiveness of the cross. Practice the gift of sacramental healing in Reconciliation.
#20 Lenten Reflections 3/12/2026 Spiritual Perseverance
Today as we hear the recounting of Jesus being abused by the guards, beaten, spat upon, and mocked we are reminded how the cross calls for sacrifice. Trusting in God’s plan, learning His will and opening our hearts to hear his word is hard a difficult and we can often feel discouraged and alone, but Jesus is with us. It can be lonely. St. John Paul II in a Lenten prayer reminds us; “Teach us to follow you on the path of the Cross. Grant us strength in our weakness, light in our darkness, and courage in our trials.”
#19 Lenten Reflection 3/11/2026 Goodness
The goodness of God shines forth in the earth. “I believe that I will see the LORD’s goodness in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13) How often do I search out goodness? Or do I simply wait for it to land on my doorstep? Where do I look for goodness? Our reflection today reminds us that we will encounter goodness all over the place in many different people and circumstances. Do I open my eyes to goodness? A lot of questions. When we already think we have the answers, the religious leaders of Jesus’ day (and our day too) we become blind to the greater possibility of goodness/holiness in our lives. As we continue to read and pray the Passion of Jesus may we seek the truth of goodness and the blessing of our brothers and sisters.
#18 Lenten Reflection 3/10/2026 The joy of the truth.
The great lie that seems to twist the truth but is so easily believed when we simply want to avoid conflict. Sadly this lie will only lead to more conflict. Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro and St. John Olgilvie both Jesuit priest and both were martyred for their faith under anti-Catholic persecution. Both these men, under great persecution and torture chose the truth and to seek to witness to the love, peace and joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are called to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the example of the martyrs of the Church. Being reminded how we are invited to choose truth and faith so we too may endure the trials of life.
Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro…Pray for us. St. John Olgilvie…Pray for us.
#17 Lenten Reflection 3/9/2026 How about right now?
What a great question to ask each and every day. I see a pile of laundry that needs to be folded and put away..How about right now. We can often put off the things of this world. It is call procrastination. We also have “spiritual procrastination” where we fail to walk next to Jesus…as St. Peter did…and so many others…including me. Choosing to do good, to be Christlike in our actions, our thoughts and our prayers, takes hard work and a consistent reliance on God’s grace to strengthen our call to discipleship…right now.
3rd Sunday in Lent 3/8/2026 Give Me a Drink
Today’s Gospel reminds us of God’s gentle and surprising invitation to serve him through others. Jesus invites the woman into an act of service; a simple act and a surprising invitation. She hears the invitation “give me a drink” in confusion and doubt. Jesus is offering the invitation to share in the gift of life, “give me a drink.” How often do we hear this same invitation, In different words, but the same invitation from a spouse, a child, a parent, or anyone. Can you, give me a drink? Our answer, we pray will be yes and not only yes, it will be the sharing of the good news of life, love and peace.