In the busyness of our lives, we can miss the moments when God is speaking to us. Like Moses, we are called to pause and draw near to the holy ground where God may challenge us.

Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is. Peter declares him as the Messiah, the Son of God. Jesus then reveals his divine nature to his closest apostles, affirming his identity.

This homily reminds us that returning to God during Lent is not a matter of sheer willpower, but of rediscovering our true identity as children of God.

On Ash Wednesday, we put ashes on our forehead not for show, but as a reminder of our sinfulness and hypocrisy, marking the beginning of our Lenten journey of turning back to the Lord.

Jesus calls Christians to surpass the golden rule by loving beyond family. He urges a deeper standard of love that reshapes life and relationships.

Pope Francis declares 2025 a Jubilee Year of Hope, highlighting that amidst global suffering, we are never abandoned. Jesus is always present in our trials, and the cross represents not defeat but a sign of ultimate hope.