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

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In this sixth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on Jesus’ words: “It is finished.” In this final act of obedience, Christ completes the saving work entrusted to him by the Father and reveals the fullness of his love poured out on the Cross.

Fr. Nicolai invites us to consider how our own lives are part of this work of redemption and to live each day with purpose, offering our actions and sacrifices to God.

PAUSE & REFLECT

• Do I set apart moments of prayer consistently throughout my day to consider the greatness of God’s love for me?
• Do I console Our Lord with prayer and penance as an act of reparation for offenses against God?

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In this fifth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Marty Miller reflects on Jesus’ words: “I thirst.” These words, spoken with great effort from the Cross, reveal both the depth of Christ’s suffering and his profound longing for our salvation.

Fr. Miller encourages us to reflect on the personal love Christ has for each of us and to respond to his thirst with renewed faith, repentance, and a deeper commitment to follow him.

PAUSE & REFLECT

• How can I more regularly strive to see myself and others as God sees us?
• Do I seek out Christ, present in the Eucharist, and rely on his grace in my interactions with those around me?
• How can I more closely imitate Our Lady’s example of the spirit of service within my family, work, and friendships?

LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL

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In this fourth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on Jesus’ anguished cry from the Cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” With these words, Christ enters fully into the depths of human suffering, revealing both the weight of sin and his unwavering trust in God the Father.

Fr. Leo invites us to bring our own moments of darkness and desolation to prayer, asking for the grace to trust God even when he seems distant, and to unite our suffering to Christ’s redemptive love.

PAUSE & REFLECT

• Who in my life can I lift up in prayer to free them from the power of darkness and entrust them to the light of Christ?
• Where is the Holy Spirit prompting me to move my attention away from myself—my to-do list, my accomplishments, my shortcomings, my sins—and to refocus on God’s will for my life?

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In this third meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on Jesus’ words from the Cross: “Woman, behold your son.” (…) “Behold your mother.” In this tender exchange, Christ entrusts his Mother to the beloved disciple, and to each of us, revealingthe depth of his love and the gift of Mary’s maternal closeness in our lives.

Fr. Ó hAodha invites us this Lent to stand at the foot of the Cross with Our Lady, to receive her confidently as Our Mother, and to learn how to remain close to Jesus in his Passion from her quiet, faithful presence.

PAUSE & REFLECT

• What worries and hesitations can I give to Our Lady and entrust them to her intercession?
• In what ways do I shield my heart, keeping it closed off from God or from my loved ones who deserve to find my heart open like Our Lady?
• What temptations am I battling in my life that I should be seeking out divine help and intercession?

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In this second meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Msgr. Martin Schlag reflects on Jesus’ promise to the Good Thief: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise," which reveals the power and repentance and depth of God's mercy.

Msgr. Schlag encourages us to examine our hearts this Lent, ask for the grace of sincere conversion, and place our trust in the saving love of Christ.

PAUSE & REFLECT

• What obstacles do I need to remove to more fully allow the work of the Holy Spirit to mold me into the image of Christ?
• Do I approach my work with an optimistic Christian outlook?
• As I look back on my unique journey with Our Lord, for what moments can I give thanks for when he has made his presence most known to me?

LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL

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