The Ultimate Guide To Penance | Tips For The Catholic Spiritual Life

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[@lanacooper7122]

Loved the concept of creating a masterpiece. I often get frustrated with changes to my plan but need to stop and recognize God is at work.

[@aci.]

I'm going to rewatch this video from time to time, as it could help remind me to offer little acts of penance everyday

[@kristinalumpkin1826]

Good Morning. I wanted to say "thank you" for everything. Yalls videos are a blessing to me. God has answered my prayers through your videos. There have been things I have not thought about in my struggles. I am 31 years old with 5 beautiful children and I have my wonderful husband. I've been struggling to get up in the mornings. I have an illness called Fibromyalgia. I have had it for 4 years. It makes me hurt and tired all the time. I always feel like I'm not doing enough and my illness gets in the way. I do my best everyday as a stay at home mom and homeschooler. I have been so discouraged as a mother and a wife. I continue to serve my family, but sometimes I feel alone. I watched yalls video on pride and humility yesterday morning. Your video found me after I had prayed to God about being humble and having no pride. This morning I prayed to God about how I feel with my tiredness and not feeling like I'm doing enough....Then your video on penance found me. God answered my prayers twice! Keep up the good work my catholic family! Yall are helping me so much as well as others.

[@xeniadv]

“God your will be done” is the practice that I try to do in every second of my life. Having a a chronic pain is quite irritating but it makes me closer to Jesus.

[@arleenstehn3322]

Thank you for today’s talk. I have more opportunities for penance than I imagined right here in my home. You both were so helpful!

[@marionieto3521]

Thank you for reminding us about the virtue of penance🙏🇵🇭

[@aloysioustumusiime104]

I am preparing for my exams, and I've snoozed that alarm a million times. After waking up late, I am in panic and guilt. Janelle sent the arrow straight and held onto the grace to change. Penance penance penance; "keep to the task and make sure the first act of the day isn't a selfish one"

[@Catholicspeaker]

Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@jessicasmith9599]

Could really use some encouragement with not giving in to the kids and disciplining them in a way that God would “approve of”! I’m a single mother now, and I really struggle with this. I appreciate you both. You’re a blessing in my life!

[@Cindy-ut4fn]

I was reminded of the instruction from the nuns I had in grade school to “offer it up”.

[@patallenhurst3043]

I been having dental issues this year. I have been offering it up for the holy souls in purgatory.

[@joannhacker9120]

I never thought of offering cold water showers as a penance. That was funny but good example to offer the little things.

[@debcotham489]

It's wonderful to hear the words of Father Francis and then your everyday experiences and ideas. It brings it to the level of our daily lives. So funny Janelle, I will remember and remind myself to sit and not complain abt the 'squeaky chair' 😆

[@peterpatterson3435]

Lord give me the Grace in Holiness to love of Neighbour who are in our lives for the Glory of God and souls 🙏🏻 Thanks Ken and Jenelle God bless and your Beautiful Children 😍

[@lhurrleherrick]

So- I came back to this today and finally had time to sit in Adoration with our LORD and truly “take this in.” I love it all- I have all types of “bells and whistles “ going off about all of the opportunities He is giving me each day to gain graces for myself and the world. That said…. What stands out the most is the moment you both share over Cauliflower Rice. Although I am in agreement with Ken on this issue…. The good natured fun you both have over this makes me smile inside and out.

[@Catholicspeaker]

Thanks Lynn! God bless.

[@cristinamz2137]

I thought I knew what penance was but when I thought about it nothing came to mind. Your video has beautifully explained it. Thank you very much for it. God bless you and your family.

[@josolano8345]

"Jesus help me" the only words that helps me, everytime I felt overwhelmed and frustrated not finishing my task with my own laziness and lack of motivation.... Thanks again for a wonderful teaching 💞

[@nancybieberly6458]

I am so thankful to give to your ministry. I can't think of a better way to give to God than this. Your grace and commitment are so precious. Thank you!

[@ginalombardo7358]

Excellent talk. Lots of useful information & wonderful, honest humor. We are blessed having you two leading us closer to our God. God's blessings be on you both.

[@monicabagonamarkande]

You guys really spoke to me through this video. I will share this to everyone I know. Just THANK YOU! 🥺❤❤❤

[@diannezalewski3885]

I live in a retirement community so, when you talked about being patient with someone who (e.g.,) is asking a stupid question, I know I can do penance by being kind with a senior citizen who is not as sharp as s/he used to be.

[@ericromano7703]

I like you guys. I hope life is going well 2 years later. Helpful video. I will change my alarm clock so I don't snooze. I also needed that reminder to not put off difficult work.

[@maryannkirkconnell984]

Thank you for your daily reflections. It is helping with my walk with Lent this year

[@gracieobunny9916]

Snooze button! It's my friend 😳 Yes that will be a good penance for me!! God bless!

[@johnrowley5136]

That sweet little voice. I know, I'm single so that's all I hear. You two are so very Blessed with so much penance. :)

[@janicechammartin7245]

Thank you Ken and Janelle . This is so practical and concrete. Thank you for your openess is sharing personal examples. What a loving God to shape us into something beautiful by beginning with those little pin pricks ,that we can learn to offer up,rather than the chisel and mallet!

[@rc3088]

Thank you so much

[@lovable20051976]

Interesting to know the different aspect of Penance and how we can do our bit too. THank you for sharing this Ken and Janelle.

[@Catholicspeaker]

Our pleasure!

[@nanabarker8140]

Penance is a new term to me,thank you so much. Blessings.😇

[@nanabarker8140]

I want to add that I really struggle to let go & let God.

[@BlessedisShe]

Thank you for sharing examples 🙏

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

My life is completely different than I thought it would be. Thank you for sharing.

[@pauletteladucer202]

I agree, honor the conversation!

[@karlyklepper5424]

You guys are great: simple, silly, heartfelt, dedicated to the teachings of the Faith and I am grateful. I saw you, Ken, in Fresno for a parish mission a few years back and that’s why I am here. I share your stuff with friends. Janelle completes you… blessings

[@angelacannon615]

I am enjoying these videos and they have really been helpful on my lenten journey. Always striving for holiness. God bless you both.

[@fionamendes2754]

I really like this video period thanks for all the suggestions. I also had one suggestion for those of us who have dogs...Saying the rosary while Walking the dog and offering it up for someone...

[@sandranickel5636]

Loved this video…great reminder.

[@juliepires1069]

So well said and explained with your great examples! I’m really enjoying your videos enhancing my Lent. I’m snooze button queen so thank you for the suggestion!

[@dawnmireles2912]

Another great lesson! March 16, 2022

[@mercialortan9628]

Brilliant thank you

[@Catholicspeaker]

You're very welcome

[@philmilan8784]

Great video about penance. It makes life easier for you and the people you encounter during the day. And cauliflower rice is good too. Thanks. God Bless.

[@johnvincentandrade8309]

Thank you for reminding me watching from Philippines ❤

[@francespetrie2304]

Thank you, I have been watered and hope to grow. God bless

[@nanagaga2001]

Thank you for this beautiful reminder of all the little ways I can offer penance.

[@cathymainardi4093]

Thank you for the many examples of things that are considered penance. It really helped to clarify how to make that part of Lent and life happen.

[@luisalopez9142]

Very Interesting. Thank you

[@aci.]

In every circumstance, maybe we can ask ourself "How can I make this moment an act of penance?"

[@fram1111]

Well, as many kids and ages I bet their are in your family i would bet flames roar up all the time; hence the door call for advice. Yes, I am impure marble, but Jesus is slowly carving out his image in me. I don't see it, or speak like it but when I look back I can see his progress.

[@gabrielgagne2748]

Thanks! Love you and message!

[@rosefelagito4437]

🙏🙏🙏 thank you very much for your wonderful message. 🙏

[@Catholicspeaker]

You are so welcome

[@yolandagutierrez7465]

Goodness I needed this! God bless!

[@carolinejoseph4068]

Thank you so much for your video it's awesome 👌 🙏

[@megmaylad9859]

You're so helpful to me. I thank you!

[@MreLnd]

A beautiful reflection

[@LizLeon]

Thank you!

[@bonnie7577]

Janelle I ordered that book the Rule of Life after you spoke about it in one of the other videos. Idk what’s wrong with me but I’m having such a hard time making the time to read it!!! And the thing is I have been praying 🙏 for peace in my home. I have to make myself. I have been better at waking up very early and I do make time for prayer and I’ve been going to Mass through the week at least 3 times. I’m expecting and it’s been so hard to not hit that snooze button!!!

[@atoadigi]

Once again a great video, thank you!!! A great prayer I use as a daily examen to see how I have responded to the everyday pin pricks and opportunities to serve others that occur during my daily duties/work (and also to beg the Lord for the graces I so desperately need to respond to others with love) is from St Faustina's diary entry #163. Check it out when you get a chance.

[@1littleleo72]

Hi Ken I have something to offer can you please straightened the lamp shade behind your please.. it's been like that for a long time.. lol..

[@lisaoreilly5406]

@LeoBaker. I am not alone on the crooked lampshade thing. Lol. Too funny.

[@Catholicspeaker]

It's broken!!!! But I think I fixed it. Stay tuned for the episode!

[@lisaoreilly5406]

@@Catholicspeaker Hahaha! I should've just offered it up though, huh? All God's blessings to you and yours.😇🙏🙏🙏

[@1littleleo72]

I'll keep an 👁 on the shade. lol

[@MsPeaceable]

Loved letting go of my plans and accepting Gods instead.

[@pauletteladucer202]

Fixing my bed in the morning! Ughhh..

[@Catholicspeaker]

good one

[@amenamen5204]

❤❤❤

[@ChiakiNanami736]

That picture for my future was just to get married and have kids, but God’s done everything short of killing me to make sure that I know He's said No with extreme prejudice. I’m still figuring what else to do with a life I've lost interest in…

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

But what if my reason for setting my alarm clock is for it to ring 5 minutes earlier than the time I'm actually suppose to get up. It allows me a couple of minutes to get myself up without being rushed. :)

[@peggypeck1539]

So in other words.....What you are saying is, if I were to sit down to eat my dinner and it doesn't seem hot enough to me I can or should just go ahead and eat it and offer it to God as a penance?

[@Catholicspeaker]

We are not saying you should. We are saying you can, if you are looking for opportunities to do penance. What you describe could be an opportunity.

[@peggypeck1539]

@@Catholicspeaker Thank You. I would do anything you tell me to. 😍

[@Catholicspeaker]

@@peggypeck1539 your better off listening to Jesus 😉

[@lephginp475]

💪💪💪🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱💪💪💪 PRAISE YOU JESUS AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@danielleschoenlau7861]

Beets and liver !!! 😱😂

[@katkat2340]

Thank you 🙏🏽