Gospel Reflections from Fr. Paul
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A Lenten JourneyReflections from Fr. Paul
Each year, Lent invites us to slow down, return to what matters most, and allow God to renew our hearts.
These reflections are offered to accompany our parish through Lent and into Easter — not as obligations, but as a shared journey of faith.
My hope is that they will help you enter more deeply into the meaning of the season, grounded in Scripture, the Church’s liturgy, and the quiet faith of daily life.
Let us walk this road together — from ashes to resurrection.
Please click on the link for each week to read the reflection.Ash Wednesday – Returning to the Heart
A reflection on repentance, mercy, and beginning again.February 22 – Walking with Christ in the Desert
How prayer, fasting, and almsgiving shape our Lenten journey with Jesus.March 1 – Seeing with New Eyes (The Transfiguration)
A glimpse of Christ’s glory that strengthens us for the road ahead.March 8 – Come to the Water (First Scrutiny)
Discovering our deepest thirst and the living water Christ offers.March 15 – Learning to See (Second Scrutiny)
Allowing Christ to heal our blindness and lead us into light.
March 22 – Called into Life (Third Scrutiny)
Hearing Christ call us from every tomb toward new life.March 29 – Love to the End (Holy Week)
Entering the final days of Christ’s life and the depth of His love.April 5 – Made New (Easter)
The joy of the Resurrection and the promise of new beginnings.