A Message from Archbishop Rozanski

This Lenten season, we are led by the Spirit to take a step back from all the heartbreak and loss in order to focus on transformation. Not just transformation for ourselves but for the entire world. All of God’s Children are hurting and we must let the spirit lead us, just as it led Jesus. We need to reflect on this past year to find a new perspective for our Lenten journey, one that is targeted and well-earnest. Too many times we dwell on the negative but if we instead dwell in the Lord then we can begin restoring our lives by letting the spirit lead us toward the first steps of a transformed world.

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In Lent we’re called to spend more time with God in prayer. Jesus went into the desert to remove distractions and more clearly hear the voice of God. God wants a relationship with us. We’re called to make time in our daily lives to reflect on who God is and what he desires for us.

Fasting during Lent helps us to create space in our lives to ponder the mysteries of God and it helps us reflect on what Jesus did for us. Jesus suffered and died for us, so by fasting from things we might become attached to, we unite ourselves more closely to Him.

Simply, this means giving to those in need. This giving may be in the form of money, time, talents, or other resources. These small acts of sacrifice help us to detach from things in our lives, and unite us to those we are serving, and ultimately to Christ himself. Learn more.