This Lenten reflection challenges us to ask, 'What am I searching for?' and to consider whether we are seeking the living water within us, urging us to live more authentically and intentionally.

There are three components to climbing a 14er and they are not necessarily obvious. First is the mountain climb, the ascent, and the hard work of climbing that mountain is self-evident. When you pass about 11,000 feet, the air gets really thin and once you get past 12,000, it gets so thin you can only take about 40 paces before you are completely out of breath and you cannot move easily taking only a few steps at a time. So the arduous work of climbing the mountain is stage one.

At the Lord’s table, we reject the lies of the enemy and embrace God’s truth—that we are His precious, sustained, and deeply loved children. Focus on Christ’s unchanging love.

The Church gives us 40 days of Lent as a time of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and conversion. It is an opportunity to reflect, renew our Christian values, and act with justice.

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.