Preparing for Lent

In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season.
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[@nazmaali4979]

Hey , 👋 I am a Muslim. ❤❤❤ I love being here , watching you father mike ,

[@billfloyd1550]

Fr Mike, I am not Catholic but I sure appreciate your heart to drawing people closer to Jesus and being intentional in their living for Christ. Thank you for your helpful practical ideas. Even though I'm not Catholic, I am planning to practice Lent in my life because I want that holiness, to purify my life before a Holy God. Thanks my Brother.

[@theimpressionist17]

Watching this on the first day of Lent 2024 ♡

[@piper_sss]

I'm not even Catholic but I like this guy!

[@isadsales]

Thanks for the video Fr. Mike. I’m 6 years late but it’s my first Lent as a revert, and I really needed these tips! I’m giving up soda, coffee and praying 15 minutes everyday. It might seem small but it’s a challenge for me to pray consistently and to give up the things I’m addicted to. Prayers appreciated!☺️

[@harriettpavonrosado5175]

Thank you. I am brainstorming and want to make sure it is a sacrifice, something that pulls at my heart and my spirit. I never thought much about Lent until this year. As I brainstorm, I'm considering donating to food banks, giving away excess clothing (40 items minimum) for the needy, reading my bible daily and praying, recording in my journal about my Lent experience/walk for 40 days, setting my alarm clock 30 minutes earlier in the morning, and no shopping for "want" items for 40 days. I'm certain this must be a mindful journey. Pray my strength and my obedience.

[@antoniam8739]

"she may or may not have been my sister" 😂😂😂 haha great video Father Mike! It really helps me to hear this!

[@julielee3532]

"I'm giving up being stupid for Lent." Cracks me up every time. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PescadoAzure]

BEST. OPENING. EVER. Father Mike's got me LOLing over here

[@sandragourgel2101]

Thank you Father Mike. I’ll be doing the Bible in a year for the second time ❤

[@Debbi.O]

This video was 4 years ago but very helpful. I thank God 🙌🏾

[@Elizabeth-pc2yx]

The sister dig got me 😅 so funny

[@alanbourbeau24]

Lent is one of my favorite liturgical seasons in the Catholic faith. Yes, it’s a it’s a challenging and perilous journey. But with the intercession of God, Jesus Christ, my patron Saint, Saint Michael the archangel, the Virgin Mary. I can survive the perilous journey. And on Holy Week, it’s like the final showdown between God and Satan. And as for Good Friday, that’s when I fast and refrain from overeating. My mom tells me that if I’m going to fast on Good Friday and during Lent, drink plenty of water. To keep myself hydrated and refreshed.

[@Who63]

Love my faith. Born Catholic, die Catholic. My Lenten journey is Mass every day, Stations of the Cross on Friday, prayer for our priests, reading "the Cries of Jesus from the Cross" by Fulton Sheen. Sacrifice for our Lord. God Bless our priests and Holy Mother church.

[@jenniferthanhhango5018]

Father Mike is so deep but simple; great coaching for us Catholics to live our faith the way Jesus would want us to live.

[@drbrz8470]

I found myself hesitant to let go of things. As such, I now reflect on sacrifice and penance by donating 40 items of value to me (one for each day). The items may help someone else, so that's a good thing. 😊 (No bragging intended... just offering an approach for consideration. Blessings to all who read this.)

[@sophiawilson2684]

How amazing our Good Lord is...6yrs down the line n this is a blessing

[@Selahsmum]

love it! from a protestant sister who observes lent. 😀

[@dadyarusski4594]

Father, thank you so much! I am not a Cradle Catholic, and you would be so surprised how many books I've read to try to get the most out of Lent. Believe it or not, I actually love the Lenten Season a little more than Christmastide, I probably should not say that. But, Lent feels so quiet and spiritual and beautiful. It's the time when I feel the closest to my faith, and yet I feel like I am not doing enough. I know religion does not have to be hard to work. But, I guess I just want to know I am focusing on the right things.

[@lukeb9562]

"From everyone here, happy painting, and God bless my friend"