In the final episode of Desert Diaries: A Lenten Journey with Bishop Kulick, we reflect on what it means to leave the desert.

Throughout Scripture, the desert is a place of formation—but it is never the destination. Jesus does not remain in the desert. He emerges strengthened, clear in his identity, and ready for his mission. In the same way, Lent is not about staying in sacrifice, but about being transformed for new life.

Bishop Larry J. Kulick reflects on:

• Why Lent is ordered toward Easter and the promise of new life
• How discipline leads to freedom, clarity, and lasting joy
• The connection between Lent, the Resurrection, and Pentecost
• Where the Holy Spirit is at work in the Church today
• How to move forward with purpose, even when your path isn’t fully clear

This conversation reminds us that Lent is not about proving strength or enduring hardship—it’s about becoming more fully alive in Christ.

The episode concludes with a final Desert Practice: choose what helped you grow this Lent, carry it forward, and listen for where God is calling you next.

The desert prepared you. Now it’s time to step forward.