Lent (2026): Invitation to Repentance

Saturday, February 28, 2026E11: Invitation to RepentanceIntroduction:On this Saturday of the first week of Lent, let us explore spiritual repentance and our willingness to confess our transgressions to God. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Isaiah 1:18-19Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Let us take some time to feel God’s presence as we bring to mind our sins and our desire to turn away from them.Reflection Prompts:What areas of your life do you need to ask for forgiveness and need repentance?Are there ways in which you have fallen short of God's commands?Are there injustices you need to address or opportunities to extend compassion to others?**************EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me. • Have I treated people, or things as more important than God? • Do I give God time every day in prayer? • Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart? • Are there other "gods" in my life? Money, security, power, people, etc.? 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. • Have my words, actively or passively, put down God, the Church, or people? 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day. • Have I missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation? • Do I look for ways to spend time with family on Sunday? 4. Honor your father and your mother. • Do I show my parents due respect? • Do I seek to maintain good communication with my parents where possible? 5. You shall not kill. • Have I harmed another through physical, verbal, or emotional means, including gossip or manipulation of any kind? 6. You shall not commit adultery. • Have I respected the physical and sexual dignity of others and of myself? • Have I been faithful to my marriage vows in thought and action? 7. You shall not steal. • Have I taken or wasted time or resources that belonged to another? • Have I stolen what is not mine? • Do I waste time at work, school, and home? 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. • Have I gossiped, told lies, or embellished stories at the expense of another? • Do I speak badly of others behind their back? 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s spouse. • Have I honored my spouse with my full affection and exclusive love? 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. • Am I content with my own means and needs, or do I compare myself to others unnecessarily? • Am I jealous of what other people have?**************I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.