Ave Ministries

• The Six Mirrors-IntroductionFebruary 16, 2026
  Introduction: Ash Wednesday Before we examine our lives over the season of Lent, we must first stop moving. As we enter the holy season of Lent, the dust on our foreheads acts as a halt to our usual momentum. It is a signal of departure from our routines and a return to reality. Ash Wednesday… Read more: The Six Mirrors-Introduction
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  The First MirrorFebruary 18, 2026
  I. The Mirror of the Desert (Identity vs. Appetite) We begin our Lenten journey not in the comfort of our homes, but in the wilderness. The Spirit drives Jesus into the desert to strip away the noise and confront the reality of the human condition. This mirror reflects our core identity: Are we defined by… Read more: The First Mirror

The Foundation of the Series

Before we look into the specific mirrors of the coming weeks, we must lay three foundations based on Ash Wednesday’s Gospel:
1. The Journey of Dependence
(Humility vs. Pride)
Lent challenges our pride. We must ask: Do I acknowledge my dependence on God, or do I live as if I am the centre of my own universe? Ash Wednesday reminds us that our faith is not a self-contained orbit, but a reliance on the Creator who breathed life into the dust.
2. The Journey of Hunger
(Nourishment vs. Distraction)
We look at what we consume to fill the void. Have I been trying to satisfy my soul’s hunger with things that cannot sustain me—like status, screens, or material goods? We must determine if we are truly nourishing our souls or merely distracting our appetites.
3. The Journey of Honesty
(Truth vs. Pretence)
This is a call to clear vision. Have I been honest with myself about my faults, or have I turned a blind eye to my own reality? We are called to stop hiding from the truth of who we are