Opening Your Heart
Opening Your Heart
In this fourth episode of "Jubilee Journey Through Lent," Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC introduces the Spiritual Works of Mercy, highlighting how acts of tough love, instruction, counsel, and comfort can help us open our hearts to others, deepen our faith, and become true instruments of God’s mercy.
Join Father Anthony on this six-part video series designed to deepen your spiritual life during this holy penitential season. As we walk through Lent, Father Anthony explores how we can make our observance more fruitful and spiritually rewarding, especially in this Jubilee Year of Hope.
Drawing from the rich traditions of the Church — daily Mass, Scripture, the Rosary, and acts of mercy — Father Anthony will guide viewers on this path to renewal.
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The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021726.cfm
On the doorstep of Lent 2026, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC begins with something simple and familiar: the sweetness of Fat Tuesday, a favorite dessert, caramel and whipped cream enjoyed before the fast begins. But beneath the lighthearted beginning lies a serious spiritual question—what do we truly hunger for?
Fr. Anthony unpacks the story of the rich young man from Mark 10, reflecting on how Jesus lovingly calls each of us to deeper detachment and trust. What are you holding onto that might keep you from fully following Christ?
Father Anthony reflects on Jesus’ strong words to the scribes and Pharisees from this passage from Matthew. Are we living out true justice, mercy, and faith, or merely focusing on outward appearances? Learn how to align your heart and actions in authentic love for God and neighbor.
