This week, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC offers encouragement for us to uphold ourselves to our Lenten penances and to not be discouraged if we have failed to observe them. He also speaks on the importance of being obedient to the Lord, with some helpful advice from St. Faustina!

Father Anthony reflects on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, showing how authentic humility draws God’s mercy like a magnet. He reveals how self-righteousness blinds the heart, while honest repentance opens it wide to grace. In this simple but piercing story, we learn that true discipleship begins not with boasting in our virtue, but with trusting in God’s compassion—where the lowly are lifted and sinners go home justified.

Father Anthony encourages us to meditate on the passion of Christ and be healed of our own wounds through Jesus.