In this first episode of Desert Diaries: A Lenten Journey with Bishop Kulick, Bishop Larry J. Kulick reflects on what it means to enter the desert with intention. Before Jesus faced temptation, he was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert—on purpose.

This episode explores how Lent is not something we stumble into, but something we choose, and how the “deserts” of distraction, loneliness, and noise in modern life can become places of spiritual growth. Bishop Kulick shares how the sacraments, prayer, and Christian community help us prepare our hearts for the journey ahead.

The episode concludes with a Desert Practice—a simple invitation to be intentional this Lent and listen for what the Holy Spirit is asking of you.