WITNESS: A New Lenten Devotional Week 4

Join Dominican friar and beloved podcaster, Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, for a transformative Lenten journey.

"Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart" (Matthew 11:29).

This fourth week of Lent draws us into the virtue of humility—the foundation of all holiness.

Join Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, in this Week 4 reflection from Witness as you discover humility in unexpected voices: children, soldiers, false witnesses, and guards who stood before the King of Kings. These unlikely teachers reveal what it means to be small in a world that prizes greatness.

Jesus, who is God, humbled himself even to death on a Cross. He allowed himself to be mocked, struck, and condemned. He knelt to wash feet. He became the least so that we might become his beloved.

This week asks us to examine our own hearts: Where do I seek recognition instead of surrender? Where do I resist becoming small? Where is Christ inviting me to kneel?

Witness brings you face-to-face with the Passion through the eyes of those who were there—and invites you to let the miracle of redemption unfold again in your own life.

From the Good Thief to Pontius Pilate, Martha to Barabbas, these biblical figures reveal the depths of our own human heart: flawed, fearful, hopeful, and deeply loved.

Each week focuses on a different virtue as you explore the lives of those who were present with our Lord:

Repentance with the Good Thief and Barabbas
Trust with the Virgin Mary and John the Beloved
Compassion with Simon of Cyrene and Veronica
Humility with soldiers and witnesses
Courage with Thomas, James, and the apostles
Sacrifice with the centurion Longinus and others

Witness is an invitation to step onto the dusty roads of Jerusalem, to stand in the courtyard, and to kneel at the foot of the Cross. As Father Patrick writes, "The story of the Passion is not only about what happened to him—it's about what is happening to us."

When you order Witness from Ave Maria Press, you'll receive access to exclusive weekly companion videos featuring Father Patrick's reflections, plus a free downloadable Leader's Guide — perfect for personal prayer or small group study.