STSA Church Podcast Last Stop on the Journey of Lent - Fr. Anthony Messeh, March 29, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
A concise sermon about repentance as the gateway to the kingdom of God. Lent framed as a journey toward conversion, not just a season. A dramatic spotlight on the blind man’s step of obedience as a model for trust. Practical calls to put off sin and put on mercy, humility, and forgiveness. A clear push to take concrete spiritual steps now before Holy Week.
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Repentance Is The Door To The Kingdom
- The kingdom of God is accessed through repentance rather than ceremonies or seasonal observance.
- Fr. Anthony frames repentance as the single narrow door into salvation amid all the church's riches and celebrations.
Take A Concrete Step Toward Repentance
- Take an explicit, concrete step toward change because repentance requires action, not just intention.
- Fr. Anthony uses the Prodigal Son and Samaritan woman to show repentance involved returning, swallowing pride, and following Jesus' directive.
Born Blind Man's Blind Obedience Example
- Fr. Anthony recounts the healing of the born blind man to highlight trust and blind obedience as the man's step.
- Jesus spat, made clay, anointed his eyes and told him to wash in the pool of Siloam; the man obeyed without knowing Jesus' identity.