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Fr Tony Percy says the essence of the 40 days of Lent is recognizing our sins with honesty, seeking forgiveness, and embracing God's mercy, but only the grace of God will bring about repentance and change. We will not be able to do it on our own strength. The ‘narrow path’ is: Asking for forgiveness, receiving mercy. That will be 40 days well spent

Fr Chris Sarkis says that Lent invites a radical transformation of heart that goes beyond simple conversion to embrace a new way of life, similar to the repentance shown by the people of Nineveh

Trish McCarthy says that conversion encompasses intellectual, moral, and spiritual transformation, while consecration is fundamentally a heart-centred process of being set apart for God, meaning we will get a deeper Lenten journey when both practices are embraced together.

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Fr James Arblaster says Correcting others should be done just like removing a splinter—gently with a focus on minimizing pain. Mother Hilda ponders how our language can trivialize the profound concept of sacrificing one's life. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton

Fr James Arblaster says Correcting others should be done just like removing a splinter—gently, patiently, and with a focus on minimizing pain. Too often, we magnify others' faults while excusing our own

Mother Hilda ponders how our language can trivialize the profound concept of sacrificing one's life. What—or who—we would be willing to die for

Fr Tony Percy says words are important to God, because he is a Word-Person exemplified in John’s Gospel, where "the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

Trish McCarthy highlights two different meanings of the word "draw" and encourages us to explore how God draws people to Him, examining our heart's response and sharing our insights with Jesus or a trusted friend

Deacon Josh Clayton says that many special days now exist to highlight different causes, such as World Day of the Poor, that serve as a reminder to reflect on how we respond to those in need, not just spiritually but in practical ways. Deacon Josh says that what we walk past is what we accept, prompting us to consider how we can better serve those in need

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Nguyen OFM says we should show kindness to all, even the ungrateful and the wicked, as true disciples of Jesus. Mother Hilda urges us to open our hearts, extend compassion, and hold the hand of someone in need. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett, and Peter Abela

Fr John Nguyen OFM says Saint Francis of Assisi taught that kindness is more effective than harshness in leading sinners back to God. He reminds us that we should show kindness to all, even the ungrateful and the wicked, as true disciples of Jesus

Mother Hilda’s story of a London Underground bombing victim being willed by her rescuers to live reminds her of Jesus, on the cross, looks upon the suffering of the world—those losing hope—and calls out, "I am willing you to live." His plea urges us to open our hearts, extend compassion, and hold the hand of someone in need, ensuring his sacrifice was not in vain

Fr Tony Percy says this week’s Gospel is demanding, but if we can live it, it's very liberating. The challenge Jesus is throwing out to us is so very practical: Conquer evil with good – with love.

Christy Honeysett says we meet Jesus in our day-to-day life with people who are messy or broken, people who maybe don't look the way we want them to look or behave, giving us an opportunity to extend kindness, love, and compassion to all those around us

Peter Abela says that SOAP is a simple yet powerful method for engaging with Scripture through Lectio Divina, helping to deepen our connection with God. The acronym stands for Scripture (reading a passage), Observation (reflecting on key insights), Application (applying it to daily life), and Prayer (responding with personal prayers)

On The Journey This Week: Fr Bernard Gordon says Jesus calls for trust in God's presence and future promise, encouraging those in need to remain open to divine fulfillment. Mother Hilda’s story of how she did not meet her own expectation to respond as Jesus would to a visitor. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore, and Mark Raue

Fr Bernard Gordon says Jesus calls for trust in God's presence and future promise, encouraging those in need to remain open to divine fulfillment. Jesus speaks to a diverse crowd, emphasizing a paradoxical message about the Kingdom of God, where the poor and needy are open to God's blessings, while upturning of those who seem to be comfortable and who have much.

Mother Hilda’s story of how she did not meet her own expectation to respond as Jesus would to a visitor, an omission that filled me with shame, as I recognized Christ in him but did not respond as I should have. This encounter reminded me that Christ continually offers us opportunities to meet him anew, holding out his hand again and again in hope.

Fr Tony Percy says that wisdom will be the fruit of praying the Psalms. There are 150 Psalms, containing every human emotion. In other words, the Psalms give us permission to feel the way we do and to express our emotions and feelings to God

Pete Gilmore says that as followers of Christ, we must be lampstands in the world, bringing his light to those in need and living out the resurrection in our daily lives. The Easter Paschal candle flame, passed from person to person, represents how we are called to share Christ’s light beyond the walls of the church, bringing hope to those in need