We live in an “on-demand” culture.

On-demand TV. On-demand food. On-demand entertainment.

But spiritual life is not on demand.

In this timely and challenging homily, we reflect on how our culture’s obsession with convenience has shaped even the way we approach church and prayer. Many seek quick spiritual highs, occasional inspiration, and shallow experiences — but true spiritual growth does not happen instantly.

God created time for a reason.

Just as you cannot go to the gym once and expect transformation, you cannot attend church occasionally and expect deep spiritual health. Growth requires consistency. It requires fasting. It requires prayer. It requires commitment.

As Great Lent begins, this message calls us to reject “microwave spirituality” and instead embrace the ancient path of the Church — 40 days of fasting, prayer, repentance, and steady growth toward the Resurrection.

The good wine comes at the end.

But only if you stay for the feast.