Lent is not just a personal retreat but a collective time to reflect, pause, and seek renewal. On Ash Wednesday, we humbly acknowledge our need for change and embrace this sacred season for spiritual introspection.

Every person carries some wounds or imperfections, whether large or small. This homily reflects on our brokenness and how different personality types navigate healing, using insights shared during a parish retreat.

We may not choose what happens to us, but we always retain the power to choose how we respond. Our free will defines the outcome of circumstances beyond our control.

This homily reflects on how authentic Christian living brings light into the world—by feeding the hungry, sheltering the unhoused, and using our time, talent, and treasure to add joy and meaning to life.

We are called to transformation—to change our mind and heart by receiving Christ. Each Sunday’s liturgy is an invitation to become more like Christ and leave renewed, different from how we arrived.

We are called to light lamps of goodness and love in people’s lives, becoming lamplighters who leave a legacy of compassion, healing, and truth. Let our lives reflect a trail of love for others to follow.