Monday Inspirations 02/16/26
Posted February 16th, 2026
Inspiration to Start the Work Week
O brethren, Lent is nearly here, with that principal virtue of fasting, which provides us with a wealth of blessings. It suppresses the swelling of passions, and it reconciles offenders to the Master. So let us welcome it with elation, to purify ourselves in preparation, and to Christ God let us pray: “O Lord, who rose from the dead, keep us uncondemned as we glorify You, the only One who is without sin.
The prayers, readings, and hymns of the Sunday of the Last Judgement were very sobering and are meant to wake us up from spiritual slumber. We shall be judged by how we love, so let us love others seeing Christ within them showing each person compassion and treating each person with dignity.
As we work on our relationship with Christ during Lent, let us remember that we are also to love everyone as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Have a beautiful day and a blessed week!
Love in Christ,
Fr. Paul
Y2AM - Orthodox Christian Youth and Young Adult Ministries
As we begin this “Reset Monday,” we’re reminded that Lent is a season made for fresh starts and honest reflection.
Matthew 25 calls us to recognize Christ in the people we often pass by, and today gives us a chance to reset how we see and serve others. For young people, this reset isn’t about perfection but about choosing compassion in the small, everyday moments. It’s a chance to pause, breathe, and realign our hearts with the kind of love Jesus describes. A love that is active, courageous, and attentive.
Reset Monday reminds us that faith grows when we return to the basics: noticing, caring, and showing up. Lent gives us the space to practice these habits with intention, one choice at a time.
As we reset together, may we become more aware of Christ in every person we encounter. And may this season shape us into a community that reflects God’s compassion in real and tangible ways. #ResetMonday #Prayer #Compassion #Orthodoxy
