What Should You Do for Lent (It’s Not What You Think!) | Franciscan Fridays Ep. 44

Описание: Lent is here — and everyone has a program, a challenge, or a 40-day plan. But what if you’re missing the point?

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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke reflect on the deeper meaning of Lent: prayer, fasting, almsgiving — and learning to sit in silence long enough to let God tell you that you are His beloved child.

From Ash Wednesday humor (yes, we talk about cheeseburgers 🍔) to powerful reflections on confession, distress tolerance, spiritual distraction, and the joy hidden in Christ’s Passion, this conversation will help you rethink how you approach Lent this year.

We also discuss:

Avoiding “Lenten overload” from too many online programs

The danger of constant digital stimulation (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, etc.)

The healing power of Jesus’ wounds

The joy behind the Cross

How to let God love you this Lent

Featuring reflections inspired by:

G.K. Chesterton

Orthodoxy

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity

Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Endgame

Shroud of Turin

Whether you're giving something up or adding a spiritual practice, this episode will help you focus on what truly matters: moving from selfishness to sacrificial love.

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00:00 Ash Wednesday… and Cheeseburgers? 🍔
00:45 Welcome to Franciscan Fridays
01:03 The Meaning of Lent: 40 Days in the Desert
01:30 Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving Explained
02:18 Too Many Lenten Programs?
03:00 Why We Start Strong (and Quit by Week 3)
04:05 Technology, Attention Spans & Artificial “ADHD”
05:25 Learning to Sit with Boredom
06:11 Distress Tolerance & Small Sacrifices
07:20 Pope’s Lenten Letter & Listening to God
08:03 Is Almsgiving the Forgotten Lenten Practice?
08:26 A Powerful Lent in the Bronx (Personal Story)
10:06 Let the Holy Spirit Lead Your Lent
11:10 Don’t Just Give Something Up — Add Something
12:19 The Devil Attacks Our Identity as Beloved Children
13:16 “Let Yourself Be Loved” – A Lenten Program
14:22 Confession: From Shame to Joy
16:23 Shrine Lenten Events & Sorrowful Mysteries
17:41 The Joy Hidden in Christ’s Passion
19:24 Marvel Movies & the Resurrection (Infinity War / Endgame)
20:14 Victory Over Sin and Death
20:27 Final Encouragement for Lent

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