Rediscovering Our Identity in Christ This Lent - Homily 18th March 2026

Lent is not simply about fasting or giving things up, it is about rediscovering who Jesus truly is and, in Him, who we are. In the temptations in the wilderness, Jesus was challenged at the deepest level: His identity as the Son of God. In the same way, our struggles and sins often stem from forgetting our identity as children of God.

Like Israel, we can feel forgotten, yet God never forgets us; instead, He gently calls us back to Himself. When we come to truly believe in Him, not just in words but in conviction, our lives begin to reflect that relationship through trust, discipline, gratitude, and love. Lent, then, is not about proving our sacrifice, but about returning to our identity and deepening our relationship with Christ.

Reflection Question: Where in my life might I have forgotten my identity as God’s beloved child, and how is He inviting me to return to Him this Lent?