Fr. Josh answers the question, “What’s the point of Lent?" He then asks a set of questions to help you determine which Lenten practices will be best for your soul this year.
Snippet from the Show
*When we enter into the Lenten season, we enter into spiritual warfare. Expect Satan to discourage you, but don’t talk to the snake … go directly to Jesus. *
Glory Story (3:10)
What’s the Point of Lent? (5:40)
**Figuring Out What Your Soul Needs This Lent **
- Add more silence to your day: give God some extra time to speak to your heart, teaching you to become more like him (we become like those we hangout with).
- Choose your fast wisely: make sure you’re picking a fast that will really challenge you and that you’ll feel all of Lent.
- Stop hitting the snooze button: replace those extra few minutes of sleep with a few minutes of prayer each morning.
- Get off social media: we can waste a lot of time on social media that could be spent with God or our brothers and sisters. Kick that habit during Lent.
- Make sure you have accountability: find a close friend you can be vulnerable with and hold each other accountable this Lent.
- Replace a good for a greater good: whatever you’re fasting from, find a prayer or spiritual practice to replace it with during Lent.
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