# New Wine and the Interior Heart of Penance - 04 July 2026

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Podcast: [Making Friends With The Lord Jesus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-friends-with-the-lord-jesus-7041390)
Published: 2026-07-03T01:35:08+00:00
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## Resource

Today’s reflection provides a spiritual reflection on a Gospel in which the disciples of John the Baptist question why the followers of Jesus do not fast. I emphasize that approaching God with sincere questions is a sign of trust and intimacy, much like a child seeking understanding from a parent. Using the metaphor of the bridegroom, the homily explains that Jesus represents a period of joyous celebration that temporarily suspends traditional penance. Furthermore, the analogies of new wine and unshrunken cloth call for interior transformation rather than mere outward compliance with religious laws. The commentary concludes that true virtue, such as modesty or self-control, must be rooted in the heart to ensure one’s external actions are consistent with one's internal spirit.

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