Archive for March 2026
2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 28 – One Step at a Time
Today the Church commemorates a great saint, one who helps understand our journey to heaven. Saint John ‘of the Ladder’ wrote a famous book about the steps to heaven. The Ladder of Divine Ascent reminds us that the way to heaven is one step at a time. The first step of any journey is the…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 27 – You are not Invisible to God
You are an exceptional employee. You are never late for work, and you always complete your tasks with efficiency and excellence. Still, you never seem to get that coveted promotion. You feel invisible to your boss. Why can’t your efforts be rewarded? If that is how you feel at work, any many feel that way,…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 26 – You Can’t Hide from God
Don’t let today’s title scare you. It is something you already knew about God. He is all-knowing and all-seeing. We are the ones who merely think we walk and speak in secret. God knows our hearts. The best part of Great Lent is having the chance to honor Him with it. Here’s what I think…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 25 – Belief is Never Wasted
You may not think this, but even Clergy get tired. Even clergy have ‘those moments’ when we wonder if our faith is strong enough. Even clergy question if our belief will ‘get us over’ our struggles. Anyone who suggests otherwise isn’t being honest. I’m not saying the clergy are the biggest hypocrites in the Church.…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 24 – Regret VS Shame
Yesterday I wrote about loyalty and faithfulness. It is out of loyalty that we read the daily readings from Scriptures. Today it is faithfulness that inspires us. We must ask ourselves ‘why’ the Church selects these particular readings during Great Lent. Every day we read about God’s wrath on those who sin, and God’s mercy…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 23 – Faithful to God
We hear the word all the time. We are taught to be faithful. We are taught that God is faithful. Is there a difference between being faithful and being loyal? God made a promise to Noah. Was that promise about loyalty or faithfulness? In today’s readings we hear about the relationship between humanity and God.…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 22 – Do You Have a Plan for Pascha?
Today we start our fourth week of Great Lent and the Church turns everything up a notch. After the celebration of the Holy Cross yesterday, we begin to look in earnest at Holy Week and Pascha. Pascha will ‘be here’ before you know it. Today’s reading reminded me that God always had a plan. Ever…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 21 – By Invitation
Think about the last time you were invited to go on a trip with a friend. Your friend was paying for the food, but you had to help drive. Your friend knew the way, but you had to bring the map. This doesn’t sound like any trip I was ever invited to. The guest isn’t…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 20 – Halfway Rest Stop
Imagine that! We reached the halfway point of Great Lent with another rest stop. It is a good day to rest and refresh for the next half of Great Lent which takes a stricter tone. Rest, but do not stop! Ease your fasting, but do not feast. Find a park to sit and reflect. Saint…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 19 – Calling All People to God
I’m blessed to live in a place where the Church is made visible to the entire city. Our host parish of Saint Nicholas Cathedral offers Church services daily during Great Lent (almost daily year-round) and the sound of Church bells calls all people to God, daily. This image of calling all people to God is…
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