Bishop Jos Tharakan

Feb 27

“If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself.” (Luke 9:23) **Meditation** Jesus does not call us to self-rejection, but to freedom. Letting go is rarely dramatic; it often happens in small, faithful choices. Today, notice what asks for release—control, fear, or resentment. Lent teaches ...Read more

“If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself.” (Luke 9:23) **Meditation** Jesus does not call us to self-rejection, but to freedom. Letting go is rarely dramatic; it often happens in small, faithful choices. Today, notice what asks for release—control, fear, or resentment. Lent teaches us that surrender is not loss, but space. When we loosen our grip, we discover Christ walking with us, carrying what we no longer need to bear alone.

Feb 26

God who walks with the marginalized, draw us near those pushed aside by power. Disrupt our comfort. Shape policies, practices, and hearts that protect and uplift, so no one is invisible in communities shaped by your justice.

Feb 26

“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.

Feb 25

Reconciling God, where injustice has fractured relationships, guide us toward repair. Grant patience for long work, humility to apologize, and perseverance to rebuild trust. May reconciliation reflect your kingdom, where truth and mercy meet and peace is restored.

Feb 25

“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.