Fr. Jason Lewis reminds us that every drop of blood and water that flowed from the Heart of Christ is a living fountain of mercy — the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy of Zechariah. Long before Calvary, God promised His people that “a fountain shall be opened … to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness” (Zech 13:1). That fountain is the Heart of Jesus, pierced by the lance of St. Longinus, from which mercy flowed to the whole world — east and west — for Jew and Gentile alike.

Father Anthony reminds us that prayer is a dialogue between the soul and God. It’s important that we listen for God’s reply.

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.