Father Anthony reflects on Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, revealing the depth of God’s love shown not only in miracles and triumphs, but also in trembling and tears. He shows how the Savior who healed the sick and walked on water now falls to His knees beneath the weight of our sin—choosing obedience over escape and love over fear. As Jesus prays “not my will but Yours be done,” we witness a battle no army could fight and no disciple could see: the victory of surrender.

Father Anthony uses the first of the Ten Commandments to explain that “idols” are not always physical objects and that during this Lenten season, we should do an examination of conscience to give up those addictions and bad habits that interfere with our relationship with God.

Fr. Anthony teaches about the importance of receiving God’s mercy through repentance and renouncing any spiritual obstacles, reminding us that God’s grace is always available if we open our hearts to it.