Kyknet Lent Guide 2022Sample

Jesus made use of regular human experiences teach us about Himself. He used the fact that we become hungry and thirsty to teach us about our spiritual hunger and thirst: our longings and desires.

We often become hungry and thirsty. We eat and drink, only to find ourselves hungry and thirsty again a couple of hours later. It’s a cycle we cannot escape. Our bodies constantly crave food and drink. The same is true of our spiritual lives. We cannot pray once and expect our spiritual longings to be satiated forever. We can’t have faith in Jesus for just one day and expect to be always be content. Our hunger and thirst must be satisfied daily.

Certain invitations on our journey with God remind us to heed our spiritual hunger and thirst. One of these is the Eucharist. Jesus invites us to partake in the Eucharist continually. The Eucharist reminds us of our spiritual hunger and thirst, and that it must be satiated daily. To live in daily relationship with Him satiates like nothing else. Jesus is truly the bread of life. Allow Him to satisfy the deepest desires in your life.

Reflection

What daily practice helps you satiate your spiritual hunger and thirst?

Grace

Lord, awaken my heart and mind to who I really am.