Bishop Jos Tharakan

Mar 10

God of wisdom, reorder our desires during this season. Loosen attachment to excess and power. Redirect longing toward justice, generosity, and shared life that honors the dignity of all.

Mar 10

“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.

Mar 9

Merciful God, guard us from judgment that wounds. Shape justice with compassion. Teach us to correct without condemning and to seek restoration rather than punishment, reflecting your boundless mercy.

Mar 9

“Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31) **Meditation** Waiting is not wasted time in God’s economy. It stretches our trust and reorders our hopes. Today, notice where impatience has taken root. Lent offers space to rest in God’s timing rather than our own urgency. A...Read more

“Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31) **Meditation** Waiting is not wasted time in God’s economy. It stretches our trust and reorders our hopes. Today, notice where impatience has taken root. Lent offers space to rest in God’s timing rather than our own urgency. As you wait, strength is quietly renewed—not as sudden energy, but as steady courage to take the next faithful step.

Mar 8

God of truth, expose lies that normalize oppression. Give courage to confront hard realities. May truth unsettle injustice and open paths toward repentance, healing, and freedom grounded in your mercy.