Father Anthony uses the story of Jacob wrestling with the Angel to demonstrate that when we surrender our will and trust God, we are then blessed by Him.
Father Anthony recommends that we pray Psalm 103 after confession in praise of God who gives us His love and compassion.
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.
Father Anthony encourages us to pray this Psalm when we feel like we’re being pursued by enemies and the world is against us.