Godsplaining First Sunday of Lent | Every Lent: A New Creation
Feb 21, 2026
A lively Lenten conversation on the Fall and why remembering our First Parents shapes repentance. They trace how original sin and Christ’s saving work set the stage for new creation. The desert temptations and the meaning of daily bread lead into reflections on providence and Eucharistic imagery.
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Lenten Devotional Born From Personal Study
- Fr. Patrick wrote a Lenten devotional called Witness, using church fathers and personal reflections for each day of Lent.
- He found the project spiritually fruitful and enjoyed the illustrations and foreword by Jonathan Roumie.
Lent Reorients Us To Foundational Truths
- Lent reenacts salvation history to help us receive Christ's work in time and avoid misconstruing God's word.
- Fr. Gregory emphasizes that remembering Adam and Eve roots us in the need for repentance and readiness for Easter.
Duomo Statues As A Hidden Reminder
- Fr. Patrick recalls statues of Adam and Eve atop the Duomo in Milan that you can only see from the roof tour.
- He uses the hidden statues as a metaphor for how Christians often forget our first parents and the origin of salvation history.
