Posts Tagged ‘Fasting’
2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 31 – Mid Journey Excursion
Today is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos by the Archangel Gabriel. It is a day of celebration in the middle of our Great Lenten Journey. I took a lot of road trips over the years. Every trip has that moment when the journey pauses for a great side trip. Ok. I know…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 30 – Our Bodies Honor God
Today I want to continue the theme of renouncing the world. I was struck today by the opening verses of Isaiah today. He reminds us how idols were created using only the best wood and best gold. Ancient pagans honored their gods with only the best ‘skin’ for their idols. Our God, the True God,…
Read MoreEpisode 475 – How to Strengthen our Faith
In our weakest moments of faith, we wonder why God chooses to do what He does. We question why He doesn’t give us what we want. When our faith is weak, Christ calls us to a life of prayer and fasting. It our prayer and fasting that gives us stronger faith. Transcript: My brothers and…
Read More2026 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 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 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 18 – Always a Way Back
Our Daily Lenten Journey this year has been about changing our hearts and returning to God. It has been about remembering that God is still trying to save us. Today I just want to remind you, no matter how lost you may feel, there is always a way back to God. After the Flood Noah…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 17 – The Earth Moans
We are nearly two weeks into a new war, and the earth is moaning as it has for so many centuries. Air raid sirens cry out as bombs explode. From the comfort of our armchair in America, it might seem like a movie, but it is real life for those in the thick of it.…
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