LENT IS NOT ABOUT SUFFERING — Focus on Jesus and Love More | Fr. Dave Concepcion

🙏 LENT IS NOT ABOUT SUFFERING — Focus on Jesus and Love More In this powerful Lenten reflection, Fr. Dave Concepcion shares the spiritual wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Teresa of Avila, reminding us that Lent is much more than fasting, sacrifice, and external acts of penance. Fr. Dave Concepcion explains that St. Thérèse's “Little Way” invites us to do ordinary things with extraordinary love. Small sacrifices, patience, humility, kindness, and hidden acts of love can transform our spiritual lives. Fr. Dave Concepcion also reminds us of St. Teresa of Avila's essential message: focus on Jesus. Lent is not about suffering for the sake of suffering. Our sacrifices receive their true meaning from our love for Christ. Through this message, Fr. Dave Concepcion challenges us to make prayer a humble dialogue with God, to let go of unhealthy attachments, and to become free for God. Prayer is not simply speaking to God—we must also learn to listen. Finally, Fr. Dave Concepcion reminds us that genuine prayer must lead us to love. Our fasting, prayer, and almsgiving mean little if they do not transform the way we love God, our families, and our neighbors. 🙏 Focus on Jesus. Do little things with great love. Let prayer transform the way you love #FrDaveConcepcion #Lent #LentenReflection #JesusChrist #CatholicFaith #CatholicSermon #SaintTherese #SaintTeresaOfAvila #Prayer #ChristianLife