Life is a journey between mountain and valley. Like the disciples at the Transfiguration, we experience moments of clarity and joy, but we must return to daily life where faith is tested. The mountain strengthens us, but our mission is in the valley. Lent is a time to listen to Christ, preparing us for transformation. True faith is lived out in both prayer and action.

The forty days of Lent remind us of Jesus’ forty days in the desert, facing temptation. He teaches us to resist the urge to seek comfort in material things, to reject the desire for power, and to trust in God rather than testing Him. Just as Jesus found strength in Scripture, we, too, must turn to God’s word to overcome our struggles. Lent is a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, helping us detach from sin and grow in faith. When we choose God over temptation, we choose true life.