We will follow Jesus through the Gospel reading this Lent - from the desert to the tomb, and everywhere in between. Encounter Christ in these spaces with us as we explore our faith and connect Scripture to the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
What does it look like to encounter God at the empty tomb? Duke senior Samantha Hernandez leads us through a reflection for this Easter Sunday. In our final episode of this podcast series, we are offered ways to respond to the Scripture readings and to enter into the joyful Easter season.
27 Mar 2026
Jesus in the Garden: Palm Sunday
First-year Ryan Grondin reflects on the Gospel reading for Palm Sunday, giving us ways we can react to Scripture through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Holy Week.
20 Mar 2026
Jesus at Lazarus' Tomb: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Duke University first-year Avila Casanova shares the Gospel story for this Fifth Sunday of Lent, where we meet Jesus at his dear friend Lazarus' tomb. Avila walks us through a reflection and, using the three pillars of Lent, helps us respond.
13 Mar 2026
Jesus at the Temple: Fourth Sunday of Lent
For this Fourth Sunday of Lent, Paul Fong, '27, helps us reflect on Jesus' encounter with the blind man in the temple. Paul offers reflections and suggestions for actions we can take this week.
6 Mar 2026
Jesus at the Well: Third Sunday of Lent
Are you comfortable with letting Jesus see you, even in places of weakness or failure?
In this week's Gospel reading, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at the well. Emma Podol, Duke senior, helps us reflect on the question: "What is it like to encounter God at the well?"
Gospel Reading for the Third Sunday of Lent: John 4:5-42
27 Feb 2026
Jesus on the Mountain: Second Sunday of Lent
What does it look like to encounter God on the mountaintop? If you’ve ever had a powerful encounter with Christ on retreat, on a mission or service trip, or perhaps in a moment of deep conversion in Adoration, you know what it’s like to have an experience that feels transcendent. In those moments, faith might seem clear, easy, and like the best and most natural thing in the world. Where have you had those “mountaintop” experiences? How did they change the way you live your faith? If you’ve never had that experience, is it something you hope for? Why or why not? There comes a time when we must inevitably come down off the mountain - how can you carry that experience into the rest of your life?
20 Feb 2026
Jesus in the Desert: First Sunday of Lent
This week, we find Jesus in the desert. After his baptism in the Jordan, the Holy Spirit leads Jesus out into the wilderness for a period of intense fasting and prayer, at the end of which Satan appears to tempt him.
Maia Calixto Torres, Duke Undergrad, helps us reflect on and offers suggestions to respond to this Sunday’s Gospel reading.
13 Feb 2026
"Whom do you seek?" Introduction
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