The Harder Path | The First Sunday in Lent 2026

In this Lenten reflection, The Rev. Michael Singer challenges us to rethink how we understand sin. While it is easy to name the faults of others, Father Michael reminds us that sin is more than rule-breaking — it is a rupture of relationship. It is not merely private wrongdoing but something that shapes communities and ripples through the world.

Rather than pointing fingers, Lent invites us inward. Instead of condemning others, we are called to examine our own hearts. Real repentance is not about public shame or performative guilt; it is about restoring relationships — with God, with one another, and within ourselves. This season calls us to the harder path: honesty, humility, and healing.