Bishop Jos Tharakan

Mar 5

“Create in me a clean heart, O God.” (Psalm 51:10) **Meditation** A clean heart is not one without scars, but one open to healing. God’s mercy reaches places we hide even from ourselves. Today, offer what feels cluttered or tired within you. Lent gives us permission to let God tend the inner life g...Read more

“Create in me a clean heart, O God.” (Psalm 51:10) **Meditation** A clean heart is not one without scars, but one open to healing. God’s mercy reaches places we hide even from ourselves. Today, offer what feels cluttered or tired within you. Lent gives us permission to let God tend the inner life gently, patiently, and without judgment. Renewal happens quietly when we trust God enough to let love do its slow, faithful work.

Mar 4

God of time, hold together patience and urgency in our pursuit of justice. Keep us from burnout and complacency. Teach us to act decisively while trusting your unfolding work, faithful across seasons of waiting and action.

Mar 4

“Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful.” (Joel 2:13) **Meditation** Ashes remind us that life is fragile, yet deeply held by God. Lent does not begin with shame but with invitation—an honest return of the heart. Today, God asks nothing heroic, only truthfulness. As you name y...Read more

“Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful.” (Joel 2:13) **Meditation** Ashes remind us that life is fragile, yet deeply held by God. Lent does not begin with shame but with invitation—an honest return of the heart. Today, God asks nothing heroic, only truthfulness. As you name your weariness and hope, allow grace to meet you there. This season is not about proving faithfulness, but about remembering that you belong to God, even in dust and weakness.

Mar 3

God of justice, expose how power is used or misused in our lives and institutions. Teach us to steward influence with humility. Redirect authority toward service, so leadership reflects Christ, who lifted the lowly and served without domination.

Mar 3

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18) **Meditation** God draws especially close when hearts are heavy. There is no need to pretend strength before the One who knows your sorrow. Today, Lent invites honesty about pain and weariness. God does not rush healing but stays present within...Read more

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18) **Meditation** God draws especially close when hearts are heavy. There is no need to pretend strength before the One who knows your sorrow. Today, Lent invites honesty about pain and weariness. God does not rush healing but stays present within it. In this gentle nearness, even broken places become openings where compassion, resilience, and quiet hope can grow.