The Lenten Path

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
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The Lenten Path

The St. Anthony Podcast is your daily companion for the 2025 Lenten season, offering short reflections to help you pause, pray, and prepare your heart for Easter. Each episode dives into different spiritual themes with personal stories from staff and parishioners that apply to each day. Whether you're looking for inspiration on your morning commute or a quiet moment with God at the end of the day, join us on this journey of reflection and transformation.

  1. APR 13

    April 13th, 2025 (Palm Sunday)

    In this Palm Sunday episode of The Lenten Path, Gerald invites us into Holy Week with a powerful reflection on Christ’s humility and the call to imitate His self-emptying love. Drawing from Philippians 2, he reminds us that Jesus, though divine, chose the path of suffering and servitude for our salvation. This same humility is mirrored in the Eucharist, where Christ continues to pour Himself out for us. Gerald also shares moving stories from his time in prison ministry, where volunteers brought the love of Christ to incarcerated men—meeting them with dignity, compassion, and brotherhood. As we approach the Triduum, we are challenged to reflect on Christ’s passion, meditate on His sacrifice, and follow His example of humble service. How is God calling you to empty yourself in love this Holy Week?

    10 min

  2. APR 12

    April 12th, 2025

    In one of our final episodes of The Lenten Path, we reflect on Mary’s presence at the foot of the cross and the powerful exchange of love as Jesus gives His mother to us: “Behold your mother.” As we enter Holy Week, we’re reminded that Mary’s witness is one of courage, faith, and unwavering hope—even in the face of suffering and loss. Through her example, we’re invited to stand firm in our faith and trust in God's plan, no matter how difficult. As we contemplate Christ’s passion, let us also receive anew the gift of Mary’s maternal care, allowing her to guide us more deeply into the mystery of His death and resurrection.

    7 min

  3. APR 11

    April 11th, 2025

    In this episode of The Lenten Path, Ryan reflects on one of the hardest yet most powerful Lenten fasts: fasting from revenge. Drawing from Jesus’ words on the cross—“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”—Ryan invites us to consider the ways resentment and anger can close our hearts to God’s mercy. True justice, he reminds us, belongs to God alone. As Holy Week approaches, we are called to release our need for vengeance and open ourselves to the healing power of forgiveness. When we let mercy flow through us, we become instruments of grace—for others and for ourselves.

    5 min

  4. APR 10

    April 10th, 2025

    In this episode of The Lenten Path, Mary reflects on one of the most personal and challenging acts of surrender—letting go of the desire to control others. Whether it’s with family, friends, or strangers, we often believe we know what’s best and struggle when people don’t change according to our expectations. Drawing from Romans 14 and the example of Christ, Mary reminds us that God—not us—is the master of every heart. Through prayer, trust, and letting go of outcomes, we’re invited to step back and allow God to do what only He can. This Lent, may we surrender control and grow in love that trusts more than it insists.

    5 min

  5. APR 9

    April 9th, 2025

    In this episode of The Lenten Path, Angie reflects on the power of mercy and the depth of Christ’s sacrifice as we approach Holy Week. Inspired by her own children’s reactions to the Living Stations of the Cross, she shares a heartfelt moment that prompts a deeper question: would we have said yes to the cross the way Jesus did? Through personal stories and a moving reflection on the humanity of Jesus—his fear, anxiety, and love—Angie invites us to enter into gratitude. This Lent, we are called not only to recognize our suffering and joy, but to give thanks for the mercy and love of a Savior who gave everything for us.

    6 min

  6. APR 8

    April 8th, 2025

    In this episode of The Lenten Path, Mark reflects on the quiet strength of Jesus, who, even in the face of rejection and sacrifice, trusted fully in the presence of God the Father. Drawing from John 8, he invites us to consider how we, too, can find peace in knowing we are never alone—especially when loving others is difficult. Mark challenges us to see love of neighbor not as a lofty ideal, but as a concrete and sometimes uncomfortable calling. From political divisions to personal frustrations, Lent asks us to seek God in the messy, human moments of daily life. When compassion is costly and love feels inconvenient, we’re reminded of Jesus’s promise: “He has not left me alone.”

    7 min

  7. APR 7

    April 7th, 2025

    In this episode of The Lenten Path, Kate invites us into a heartfelt reflection on thanksgiving and the beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Through the tender memory of accompanying her granddaughter to her first confession, Kate explores the joy and freedom that come from encountering God’s mercy. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 32—"Blessed is the one whose fault is removed, whose sin is forgiven"—Kate reminds us that confession is not about shame, but about returning home. She shares a powerful insight from Fr. Mike Schmitz, who describes the confessional as the most joyful, humbling, and inspiring place in the world—a sacred space where God’s love always wins.

    6 min

  8. APR 6

    April 6th, 2025

    In this episode of The Lenten Path, Gerald reflects on the powerful story of the woman caught in adultery and the mercy of Jesus that transforms shame into healing. As we journey through the 5th Sunday of Lent, he explores how Christ’s words—"Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore."—reveal a love that forgives, restores, and invites us into a deeper relationship with God. Drawing from John 8 and the imagery of living water from the Feast of Tabernacles, Gerald connects this encounter to the gift of the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation. Through personal stories, including his experience in prison ministry, he reminds us that no one is beyond redemption, and that God's mercy flows to all who seek it with a sincere heart.

    10 min
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    The St. Anthony Podcast is your daily companion for the 2025 Lenten season, offering short reflections to help you pause, pray, and prepare your heart for Easter. Each episode dives into different spiritual themes with personal stories from staff and parishioners that apply to each day. Whether you're looking for inspiration on your morning commute or a quiet moment with God at the end of the day, join us on this journey of reflection and transformation.

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