Morning Joy: Do We Stop Using Holy Water During Lent? (Portrait)

Описание: Should Catholic churches empty their holy water fonts during Lent? 💧⛪

On today's episode of Morning Joy, host Nick De La Torre dives into a fascinating liturgical debate, shares a breathtaking musical devotion, and catches you up on the biggest headlines in the Catholic world.

Join us as we discuss the controversial practice of removing holy water during the Lenten season, reflect on the profound Anima Christi prayer with Julie Carrick, and break down the weekly news with Rebecca Anderson from Sacred Heart Radio!

🔍 WHAT IS THIS EPISODE ABOUT?
The Inside File: Holy Water During Lent
Debbie Georgianni and Cy Kellett open up "The Inside File" to tackle a common but debated Lenten practice. Should parishes really empty their holy water fonts during the 40 days of Lent? Debbie and Cy explore the theology behind holy water and what the Church actually says about this seasonal tradition.

Notes of Truth: The Anima Christi
Catholic recording artist Julie Carrick stops by to share a beautiful musical setting of the ancient Anima Christi ("Soul of Christ") prayer. Tying into our Word of the Day—TURN—Julie helps us reflect on how Sacred Music can help us turn our hearts back to the Lord.

Weekly News Roundup
Rebecca Anderson from Sacred Heart Radio in Seattle joins Nick for the Weekly News Roundup, making sure you are totally caught up on the biggest stories impacting the Church and the culture this week.

⏳ KEY MOMENTS (TIMESTAMPS)
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00:00 - Intro: Angelus, Word of the Day (TURN) & Catholic Trivia
15:00 - The Inside File: Should we stop using holy water during Lent?
43:00 - Notes of Truth: Julie Carrick shares her setting of the Anima Christi
01:00:00 - Morning Prayer: News Brief & Lesser Known Saint
01:15:00 - Weekly News Roundup: With Rebecca Anderson (Sacred Heart Radio)
01:30:00 - Online Roundtable: Debriefing the Show

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Holy Water During Lent (Catholic Times): https://catholictimescolumbus.org/loc...

The Anima Christi Prayer (USCCB): https://www.usccb.org/prayers/anima-c...

Julie's Setting of the Anima Christi (YouTube):    • Anima Christi ~  Julie Carrick  ~  Lyric M...  

Julie Carrick's Ministry: https://www.carrickministries.com/we-...

Sacred Heart Radio: https://sacredheartradio.org/

France Pilgrimage with Debbie: https://www.grnonline.com/events/sein...

Fishers of Men Dinners: https://www.GRNonline.com/FOM

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👇 Does your parish empty the holy water fonts during Lent? Let us know in the comments!

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