#28 Lenten Reflection 3/21/2026 The Way of the Cross

The Way of the Cross or the Stations of the Cross are a wonderful spiritual way to enter into the Lenten journey. They ask us to go beyond the surface of the Gospel story and enter into a deeper and more profound understanding of why we walk with Jesus and why he asked us to follow him. The great mystery of salvation history is found in the love Jesus has for us as he dies for our sins so that we may be saved. The looking deeper asks us to reflect on the implications of God’s fidelity to His people but our choosing to see and know God in the most vulnerable and the most in need. You may want to go back to the pray of St. Augustine to the Holy Spirit on page 60 to help you reflect on this day.

#27 Lenten Reflection 3/20/2026 Caring for Jesus–Caring for the other

When I see a person in need, what is my first reaction? We all have our blind spots, the area in life where we don’t see the other person as someone worthy or to be loved and cared for, this is the reality of life. As Jesus is beaten, crowned with thorns, mocked and spat upon, the soldiers and all those watching with glee not only failed to see the Son of God, the failed to see the dignity of the human person made in the image and likeness of God. It is the sin we can all carry if we are not careful of seeking humility in life. Yesterday, we learned how St. Joseph chose to relearn God’s love as he took Mary into his home, are we willing to relearn and drop are prejudices to become love?

#26 Lenten Reflection 3/19/2026 St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Pray for us.

Today we are reminded of the quiet faith of a man who without a spoken word shines forth as a great light of faith. St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and foster father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is a example of what simple acts of courage and faith can do to change the world. Each day of his life, St. Joseph, in faith, prepared his heart to hear God’s word and to act on this word. This trust in God, opening his heart to God, doing the holy work of God was who St. Joseph was because he chose that path through faith, hope and love. St. Joseph has many titles but his first and greatest is Husband of Mary in his choosing her in the obedience of love. St. Joseph…pray for us.

#25 Lenten Reflections 3/18/2026 Making a Choice

Choosing the good and rejecting the evil is life. It is the small blessings allowing us to see the better in life. The little catch phrase, “God is Good” that seems everywhere and on the lips of many can ring hallow by the actions of mercy and forgiveness Jesus lives in our lives. The invitation to return to God is “making the choice” to change the direction of our journey and follow the cross of Jesus Christ. It is being obedient in love of God and neighbor in choosing the good for our neighbor, both enemy and friend. St. Cyril of Jerusalem…pray for us.

#24 Lenten Reflections 3/17/26 St. Patrick

With Sound! Sorry about the no sound on the last two videos…I fixed it…I hope. We are reminded in our reflections today that when everything seems to be going wrong and life is so difficult with all the accusations flying about…God is still present, the peace of Christ is within us and the strength of the Holy Spirit still fills us with love. Let us continue to hold on to the power of the grace God fills us with and move forward knowing God’s plan is to bring us to heaven. Let us hold on to the plan and take the next step on our pilgrim journey, the way of the cross.

#23 Lenten Reflection 3/16/26 Discipline (now we have sound)

We all have routines that involve discipline in our lives. It may be getting out of bed at a certain time each day. It could be eating a healthy diet or having specific exercises we do each day. Discipline is an important part of life and especially our faith life. The discipline of fasting, praying and almsgiving during Lent are an extension of our normal faith life where we choose to be more intentional or more strict in our “routines” in faith. These little acts of courage strengthen our resolve, give us courage in our building up of our relationship with God. Discipline is always pointed towards a goal and our Lenten goal is the Resurrection of Easter Sunday. Give glory and praise to God.

4th Sunday in Lent 3/15/2026 Come Holy Spirit

Now with Sound…sorry about the earlier error>>>>>Today we are given the “Holy Spirit Prayer” from St. Augustine of Hippo in our Little Black Book. St. Augustine reminds us we call upon the Holy Spirit to give us strength and direction in our life of faith. Like the man born blind in the Gospel of St. John, Jesus gives us a vision of reality where the blessings of God illuminate our life. The world often tries to dim the light of life, but with the breath of the Holy Spirit our thoughts become pure and noble in character, as St. Paul writes “You were once darkness,
but now you are light in the Lord.” Today we pray for the elect of the Church as they move towards the Easter Sacraments and also for our Church, may we be the light in the darkness of the world.