The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Train for Martyrdom This Lent
Mar 6, 2025
Discover whether to give up something for Lent or take on new challenges. Explore the power of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to deepen your connection with God. Fr. Mike introduces a revolutionary idea: engage in acts with zero self-benefit. Reflect on the spiritual significance of sacrifice this season, and how meaningful choices can lead to true transformation and a closer relationship with Christ.
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- Lent encourages practices like prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that foster a deeper relationship with God and others.
- Fasting trains believers for greater spiritual challenges by letting go of attachments, as exemplified by Maximilian Kolbe's sacrifice.
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The Three Pillars of Lent
Lent involves engaging in three fundamental practices: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Each practice serves a distinct purpose in fostering a deeper relationship with God. Prayer is an opportunity for individuals to connect more intimately with the Lord, while fasting is a form of self-discipline that Christians are called to embrace as part of their faith. Almsgiving emphasizes the importance of helping others, thus making spiritual growth a shared experience that extends beyond oneself.
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