Bishop Jos Tharakan

Feb 22

Holy God, let our fasting be more than abstaining from food. Teach us to fast from cruelty, indifference, and excess. Redirect saved resources toward mercy. May our discipline open space for justice, compassion, and deeper reliance on you.

Feb 22

“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6) **Meditation** God’s work in us often happens beyond public view. In silence and simplicity, faith deepens. Today is an invitation to pray without performance, to rest in God’s attentive presence. Lent teaches us that what shapes us mo...Read more

“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6) **Meditation** God’s work in us often happens beyond public view. In silence and simplicity, faith deepens. Today is an invitation to pray without performance, to rest in God’s attentive presence. Lent teaches us that what shapes us most is what happens unseen. Trust that God notices every quiet act of love, every whispered prayer, and meets you there with grace.

Feb 21

God of truth, free us from denial and distortion. Give courage to name injustice honestly, even when uncomfortable. Guard truth-tellers from retaliation. May truth spoken in love lead to repentance, restoration, and a more just common life.

Feb 21

“Be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) **Meditation** Reconciliation begins as an inward turning before it becomes an outward act. God’s longing is always restoration, never distance. Today, listen for the quiet nudge toward honesty, forgiveness, or repair. Lent invites us to live reconciled ...Read more

“Be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) **Meditation** Reconciliation begins as an inward turning before it becomes an outward act. God’s longing is always restoration, never distance. Today, listen for the quiet nudge toward honesty, forgiveness, or repair. Lent invites us to live reconciled lives—at peace with God, ourselves, and one another. Each step toward healing, however small, opens the door to renewed joy and freedom.

Feb 20

Transforming God, help us turn from habits that harm neighbors and creation. Reveal how personal choices connect to collective suffering. Strengthen our resolve to live simply, act justly, and walk humbly, trusting your grace to sustain real change.