Category: Spirituality

Jesus is betrayed by Judas While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him, “Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?”[1] Meditation             The scene … Continue reading Station 2, Day 2

Jesus is betrayed by Judas While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him, “Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?”[1] Meditation The second Station … Continue reading Station 2, Day 1

First Sunday of Lent He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and … Continue reading First Sunday of Lent

Station 1, Day 3 Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” Then he withdrew from them about … Continue reading Jesus in the Garden, Day 3

Station 1, Day 2 Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” Then he withdrew from them about … Continue reading Jesus in the Garden, Day 2

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt … Continue reading Jesus in the Garden, Day 1

By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19 Meditation The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, a day of prayer and fasting. It is a day to remember … Continue reading Ash Wednesday

Introduction to Lenten Series 2026, Part 2 In order to gain the most during the season of Lent, I encourage you to devote 15 or so minutes per day on each essay. Find a quiet place with minimal distractions and focus your attention on each day’s lesson. Although I have provided recommended spiritual disciplines and … Continue reading Introduction to Lenten Series 2026, Part 2

In 2015, I published a book titled Finding Grace in Lent. It consisted of daily devotions for the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter based on the Stations of the Cross. Today, I will begin republishing edited versions of those devotions as a daily series running through Easter. The story of the journey to Easter … Continue reading Introduction to Lenten Series 2026

Blessing the Poor, Part 4 “Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.”[1] Although the content of the teachings we call the Beatitudes, found in Matthew, and what we call the Blessings and Woes, found in Luke are similar in many ways, there are also interesting differences between them. For example, … Continue reading Blessing the Poor, Part 4