Holy Hunger: Hungry for the Outsider

Traditional Worship | Dr. Luther Oconer |  Lent is the sacred season of the church that has its roots in the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and being tempted in the wilderness. As it was then, so it is today: Lent is a time of testing and of longing — a time that is intended to produce within all of us a “holy hunger” that fills the emptiness of our spirits and refreshes our souls with the presence of God. This season invites us to cultivate a deep desire for God’s presence and truth, seeking renewal as we journey toward the cross and ultimately Easter morning. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus said: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” We are delighted that you are on this Lenten journey with us as we seek fulfillment from the only One who can satisfy our hunger.