In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to consider how God’s grace and our freedom work together in the pursuit of holiness. Drawing from the parable of the talents, Fr. Peter reminds us that God believes in our capacity to grow. God does not ask for perfection, but for willingness, an openness to begin again, to try, and to trust that grace multiplies what we offer.

Listen now to reflect on:

• Why God asks us to act, not remain passive
• The relationship between freedom and responsibility
• How hope challenges fear and discouragement
• The call to “outdo ourselves” with God’s help
• Letting grace transform ordinary efforts

This meditation was originally recorded on October 22, 2025.

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In this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the Feast of Divine Mercy, highlighting God’s desire to pour out an abundance of grace on those who turn to him with trust. Drawing from the writings of St. Faustina, we are reminded that no soul should fear to approach Christ, whose mercy is greater than any sin.

Msgr. Dolan invites us to receive Christ's mercy and to live it out, becoming instruments of compassion, forgiveness, and understanding in a world that deeply needs it.

Listen and reflect on:

• Trusting in the depth of God’s mercy
• Approaching Christ with confidence, no matter our past
• The grace offered through the Feast of Divine Mercy
• Living mercy through our words, actions, and attitudes
• Becoming instruments of compassion in daily life

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In this final meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on Jesus’ last words before his death: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” These words reveal the complete trust of the Son in the Father and the fulfillment of Christ’s redemptive mission.

This meditation invites us to contemplate the Cross more deeply and to entrust our own struggles, sufferings, and lives to the loving care of God.

PAUSE & REFLECT

• Are there any inhibitions I need to let go of to more fully abandon myself to God’s providence? How can I carry this peace of abandonment with me beyond the Lenten season?
• As I conclude my Lenten journey, for what specific resolution could I seek the intercession of St. Josemaria so that I can begin again?

LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL

Download our free PDF devotional, The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections & Prayers from St. Josemaria Escriva, available in our online shop.

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