Seasons By the Well: Advent and Lent Reflection and Meditation

Seasons by the WellThe Joyful Mysteries — The First Decade: The Annunciation
Welcome to Seasons by the Well.
In this season, we are walking through the Holy Rosary, one decade at a time, reflecting on the Scripture and invitation contained within each mystery.
This season is especially dedicated to my grand-nephew, AJ, who is six years old and currently in the hospital. AJ had asked me to help him practice learning to pray the Rosary, so this season is for him—and for everyone who finds themselves needing a little extra faith, hope, and courage.
Today, we begin with the First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation.
We reflect on the moment when the Angel Gabriel came to Mary and announced that she would become the mother of Jesus.
Mary didn't have all the answers. She couldn't see what the future would hold.
But she trusted God and gave Him her YES:
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
As we pray this decade, we ask Mary to teach us to trust God even when we don't understand His plan.
Luke 1:26–38
The Annunciation reminds us that God's invitations don't always come with complete explanations. Sometimes, like Mary, we are simply asked to trust.
Today we especially pray for AJ.
May Our Blessed Mother stay close to him, hold him beneath her mantle, and bring his needs directly to the heart of Jesus.
We also pray for every child, parent, grandparent, family member, and caregiver who is walking through a difficult season.
Mary, Mother of Jesus, stay close to AJ.
In this episode, we pray:
The Sign of the Cross

A simplified Apostles' Creed

The Our Father

Three Hail Marys for Faith, Hope, and Charity

The first decade of the Joyful Mysteries

The Glory Be

The Fatima Prayer

The Hail, Holy Queen

Prayers for AJ and all those in need

Where is God asking me to say “yes” today—even if I don't yet understand?
Mary's yes was not based on having every detail figured out.
It was based on trust.
Perhaps today, our prayer can simply be:
“Lord, I don't understand everything, but I trust You. May it be done to me according to Your word.”
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Thank you for praying with me on Seasons by the Well.
May you remain close to Jesus, held beneath Mary's mantle, and always remember that there is a well of grace waiting for you.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

As we come to the end of our 2026 Lenten journey together, I want to thank you for walking through this season of prayer and reflection with me.

If these moments have been meaningful to you, I’d love to invite you to continue the journey with my new podcast: By the Well.

By the Well is a quiet place to pause, pray, and reconnect with God in the middle of everyday life. Each episode offers guided Christian prayer, meditation, and scripture reflections designed to help you slow down, listen for God’s voice, and rest in His presence.

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Thank you for being part of this Lenten journey. I hope to meet you again by the well.

Sunday, April 5, 2026
E49: EASTER SUNDAY
Scripture Reading:
John 20:18
Meditation:
Take a moment to find a quiet space, free from distractions. Close your eyes and center yourself in God's presence.
HE IS RISEN!
Reflection:
Reflect on the profound significance of the Risen Lord! 
Let us celebrate the victory of life over death and think of the ways we can embrace the spirit of resurrection in our own lives.
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Saturday, April 4, 2026
E48: Holy Saturday
SILENCE
Meditation:
Take a moment to find a quiet space, free from distractions. Close your eyes and center yourself in God's presence.
Reflection:
Take some moments to reflect on the events of Good Friday and the sacrifice Jesus suffered for us, acknowledge the depth of Jesus’s love for us and his sacrifice for our salvation.

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Friday, April 3, 2026
E47: Good Friday
Scripture Reading:
John 19:30
John Chapters 18-19
Meditation:
Take a moment to find a quiet space, free from distractions. Close your eyes and center yourself in God's presence.
Reflection:
Reflect on the significance of this day and how it calls you to respond with humility, repentance, grace, and gratitude.

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CONTINUE THE JOURNEY
These reflections are part of the Lenten series from Seasons By The Well — a space to slow down, listen for God, and reflect on His presence in the middle of everyday life.
If you’ve missed an episode along the way, that’s okay. 
These reflections are meant to be returned to, not simply checked off a list. Sometimes the message we need most is one we’ve already heard.
So take a moment this week to revisit a reflection that stayed with you…and sit again.
I’ll meet you here — by the well.
If these Lenten reflections have been meaningful to you, I’d love to invite you to continue the journey.
A new podcast, ⁠By The Well⁠, will be launching soon with weekly and biweekly episodes offering guided reflections, meditations, and conversations to help you slow down, listen for God, and grow deeper in faith throughout the year.
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