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Lent Explained: Tracing the Origins, Rituals, and Evolution of Christianity's Contemplative Pre-Easter Season As the hectic rush of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations subside, many Christians worldwide observe a collective spiritual comedown phase marked by fasting, charity and self-reflection commemorating Jesus Christ's desert purification quest culminating towards Easter rebirth glories. This reflective period steeped somberness known as Lent traces early rites of catechumen initiation welcoming new faithful culminating baptismal rebirths on Easter Sundays. Today's modern Lenten ...

Follow Christ on his journey to Calvary with 40 devotional reflections, meditations, prayers, and excerpts from the mystical visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich and Venerable Maria of Agreda. Watch with Jesus as He prays in the Garden of Gethsemane. Grieve beside Him as He stands trial. Climb with Him on the way to Golgotha. And mourn with His Blessed Mother at the foot of the Cross. Contemplate the roles of Mary, Peter, Judas, Herod, Pilate, Simon the Cyrene, and Dismas the Good Thief . . . and, of course, Satan, whose hope of victory over Jesus is dashed in the end. LENT: 40 ...

An Audio of the this year's At the Foot of the Cross

Daily reflections by chaplain Ken McCabe and guests to inspire and refresh your spirit throughout Lent

Join us as we focus our time and hearts reflecting on the reasons we are servants of God and followers of Jesus Christ.

In these precarious times, it is more important than ever to allow God to encourage us—literally give us the heart we need—to overcome our self-doubts and the doubts we may have about our neighbor; to meet hard-heartedness with the tenderness and mercy that is a gift of the Spirit. Throughout Lent, writers from the Ignatian network will guide us as we allow our hearts to be made tender to bring more mercy into our broken world. May our journeying animate the peace that Pope Francis prayed for as he introduced this Jubilee Year: Throughout Lent, writers from the Ignatian network will guide ...

In the days leading up to Easter we set aside time to wait on God. To open our hearts to receive. Our ears to hear and our eyes to see. They that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.

Our sermon series for Lent this year is Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. For this 40-day season, we will journey with Jesus through the gospel of John and learn from the encounters he has with Nicodemus, The Woman at the Well, The Woman They Tried to Stone, The Man Born Blind, and Lazarus.

Bite-sized daily reflections, prayers and poems to help you draw nearer to God as we approach Easter. This Lent, join us as we take time out to reflect on and celebrate the power of unity and togetherness. You’ll hear from voices around the world as we explore this theme and reflect on God’s goodness

Daily stories of faith, suffering, and hope to accompany listeners through the liturgical season of Lent.

New City Church is exploring what it means to find and follow Jesus during the season of Lent as we prepare for Easter. Join us in conversation as we discuss the themes of Lent through this podcast each week.

This is a podcast series for Lent based on the writings of St Edith Stein. Days 1-16 are based on St Edith Stein’s essays on women and discuss God’s purpose for women and the unique gifts that women bring to any vocation. Days 17-40 will focus on St Edith Stein’s The Science of the Cross, which include meditations on St John of the Cross’s Dark Night of the Soul. This series is presented by St Edith Stein Co (www.stedithsteinco.com)

Imagine that you could learn about Jesus directly from Simon Peter. This retelling of Mark's Gospel in the first person attempts to do that. Designed as a short daily reading, we hear Peter tell his story of meeting Jesus, traveling with him, and learning who Jesus is.

Join Ratty and Mole on a journey of faith. This beautiful book, which may be used as a daily devotional through Lent or any other period of the year, reopens Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s novel The Wind in the Willows. The much-loved characters of Mole, Rat and Toad become the perfect allegory for the grand adventure of faith, from our terrifying first steps into and beyond the riverbank, to the challenges, temptations and triumphs that await us as we journey into the world, with Jesus by our side.

The symbolism of 40 in the Bible generally symbolizes a period of testing, trial and then, finally, triumph. Through hardships lasting 40 days or years, we endure to become more spiritually aware of our need for God. I invite you to embark with me on a 40-day journey through Lent, as I share with you reflections during this wonderful season to experience Spiritual renewal and transformation and share in the glory of Christ's Resurrection and victory over sin and death.

Hilary Brand looks at the power of the small choices we make on a daily basis and the role of faith in enabling or inhibiting choice. Many of us feel that our lives are very small. It is for others to make the big statements, the noble sacrifices, the grand gestures of faith. But within our humdrum lives lie a million small choices - any one of which could have huge consequences for ourselves, for those around us, and for the world. In this lively and thought-provoking course, Hilary Brand looks at the power of the small choices we make on a daily basis.

Welcome to the Journey to the Cross podcast. This is a production from Providence Church in Austin, Texas. Our hope is that this podcast helps you to focus on Jesus this Lenten season and to be renewed in your love and affection for Him. You can order a copy of the written devotional here: https://newgrowthpress.com/journey-to-the-cross/.

Welcome to 'Seasons By the Well,' where each day is an invitation to immerse yourself in reflections, prayers, and meditations spanning the entire liturgical calendar. Join us as we explore the spiritual tapestry of Advent, Lent, and beyond, offering a daily mini-retreat that deepens your connection with faith and reflection to pause and embrace these very special moments.