Spiritual Geography & Being Filled with The Spirit

February 23, 2026

Fr. Jon Aamodt

As we begin "The Common Path," a Lenten journey of spiritual formation, we look to the example of Jesus, who was filled with the Holy Spirit at His baptism and immediately driven into the wilderness. Lent is a season of spiritual renewal where we commemorate Christ’s forty days of fasting and spiritual warfare. Central to this journey is the concept of "Spiritual Geography"—the understanding that no space is truly secular or neutral. By learning to be "filled with the Spirit" like an active volcano, we can move beyond our natural senses to become alert and aware of God’s presence in every area of our lives, from the workplace to our own homes.

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Episode Notes

The Meaning of Lent: A season rooted in the ancient church as a "Spring" of spiritual renewal and preparation for Easter.

The Active Volcano Analogy: Being "filled with the Spirit" is compared to an active volcano—full of energy, power, and pressure—rather than just waiting for a singular eruptive event.

Understanding Spiritual Geography: A challenge to the "Sunday vs. Monday" divide, asserting that all geography is spiritual and falls into one of four zones:

Zone 1: Contested Space: Often mistaken as neutral or secular, these are areas where we frequently operate on "auto-pilot".
Zone 2: Sacred Space: Areas specifically controlled by and dedicated to God, such as churches.
Zone 3: Satanic Strongholds: Places where the enemy claims influence, which Jesus entered to announce the Kingdom of God.
Zone 4: "Thin Places": Locations of divine visitation or "soaked" in prayer over long periods, such as revival sites or historic chapels.

Reclaiming the Home: Strategies for dedicating your home as a sacred space through repentance, dedication to the Word, and sacramental elements like blessed water, oil, or salt.

Call to Action: This Lenten season, strive to be alert and ask the Holy Spirit for discernment to recognize the spiritual geography of your surroundings.