"Letting Go" Lent Series - Introduction

Lent is not simply about giving something up — it is about choosing life. In this series, we reflect on how the readings call us to let go of what is false, harmful, or spiritually distracting so that we can grow closer to Christ. God has given us the freedom to choose between life and death, good and evil. When we release what weighs us down — excuses, compromise, fear, or sin — we open our hearts to receive something far more beautiful in return. Lent becomes not just a season of temporary sacrifice, but the starting point of lasting transformation.

Letting Go with Greg Wasinski, a Lenten Series for Year A of the Liturgical Cycle

Scriptures Referenced

Sirach 15:15–20

"Before man are life and death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given him."

Matthew 5:33–37

"Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No.' Anything more is from the evil one."

Matthew 4:1–11 (Referenced through the desert imagery)

Jesus' 40 days in the desert and the reality of spiritual warfare.