In this episode of The Lenten Path, Mark reflects on the quiet strength of Jesus, who, even in the face of rejection and sacrifice, trusted fully in the presence of God the Father. Drawing from John 8, he invites us to consider how we, too, can find peace in knowing we are never alone—especially when loving others is difficult.

Mark challenges us to see love of neighbor not as a lofty ideal, but as a concrete and sometimes uncomfortable calling. From political divisions to personal frustrations, Lent asks us to seek God in the messy, human moments of daily life. When compassion is costly and love feels inconvenient, we’re reminded of Jesus’s promise: “He has not left me alone.”