Holy Lent is not about giving something up — it is about waging war.

In this powerful homily, we are reminded that Lent is a weapon God has given us to fight against the evil one. But the greatest danger isn’t always obvious sin — it’s the subtle sin we normalize, excuse, and ignore.

We explore two dangerous spiritual traps:

1. Trivializing sin until it becomes “normal”
2. Focusing on others’ faults instead of our own repentance

Through the healing miracles of Christ, the wisdom of the Church, and the call of Psalm 51, this message reminds us that Orthodoxy is summed up in one word: repentance.

If we do not change, we cannot experience Resurrection.

This Lent, stop pointing fingers.

Take sin seriously.

Confess. Repent. Be transformed.

Let your relationship with God — and with others — be healed.