February 25, 2024

• Fr. Raymond compares the spiritual journey to climbing a mountain.
• He discusses the challenge of giving up something precious for Lent and how it can lead to anger and frustration.
• Fr. Raymond mentions the danger of becoming too content with our spiritual practices.
• He emphasizes the importance of not getting stuck in one spiritual state but to keep growing and sharing our experiences with others.
• Fr. Raymond recalls a personal story of climbing a mountain with fellow seminarians and learning from the journey.
• He encourages listeners to keep climbing in their spiritual journey, relying on family and friends for support.
• Fr. Raymond suggests that the climb down the mountain after reaching the peak represents the hope and new life that awaits us at Easter.
• The episode invites listeners to reflect on where they are in their spiritual journey halfway through Lent.