<![CDATA[St John Paul the Great Parish, Torrington, CT Blog - Weekly Reflection]]> 2026 All Rights Reserved. http://www.johnpaulgreatparish.com/uploads/images/stjpgreatlogo.png <![CDATA[St John Paul the Great Parish, Torrington, CT Blog - Weekly Reflection]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:54:57 -0700 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:54:57 -0700 <![CDATA[Returning to Joy]]> Rejoice. Lent is not meant to crush the spirit but to free the heart. Even in sacrifice, we discover that we are still God’s beloved children. Joy is remembering who we are.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Returning to Mercy]]> God’s mercy is not hesitant. It seeks us first. Shame tells us to hide. Mercy invites us forward. This Lent, we are called not only to receive forgiveness but to extend it. Grace restores dignity.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Returning to Trust]]> On the mountain, the disciples glimpse Christ’s glory. But they must still walk back into ordinary life. Trust grows not when everything is clear, but when we continue walking with God even when it is not.

Fear loses power when surrendered.

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