Lenten Disciplines: Fasting Today

03/07/25 • 34 min

Faith Break: Finding God Moments In Your Every Day

Lenten Disciplines: Fasting Today. Giving up something for Lent doesn’t just have to be chocolate! This week, Karen and Anne offer creative ideas for going deeper with the practice of fasting to help you let go of what’s cluttering up your heart and make space for God’s Spirit to move.

Scripture references:

Matthew 6:16-18

Isaiah 58:6

Joel 2:12

Scripture references:

Matthew 6:16-18

Isaiah 58:6

Joel 2:12

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Lent Reimagined

Karen and Anne welcome friend and colleague Don Smith, our Diocesan Coordinator of Sacramental Catechesis and Family Life, to share fresh ideas about what it can look like to practice Lent in the real world today. With Ash Wednesday just a few days away, tune in for practical advice to help you set your intentions for your Lenten journey.

Scripture references:

Joel 2:12-18

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Luke 4:18-19

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Lenten Disciples: Praying Today

Lenten Disciples: Praying Today. This week, Karen and Anne ask the question, “What would it look like to let God be in charge of our prayer this Lent?” How can we create favorable conditions for God’s grace to move in our hearts
by showing up to prayer with emptiness, not expectations, with stillness, not an agenda?

Scripture references:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Luke 9:28b-36