About this episode

Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Ali Hoffman discuss the importance of friendship and community in the Christian faith during Lent.

Lent invites us to stand at the foot of the Cross—but never alone. The Christian life is meant to be lived in communion, alongside companions who help draw us closer to the Lord. In this episode, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Ali Hoffman reflect on how friendship and community have shaped their faith over the years. Through their shared journey, they reveal the beauty of growing in intimacy with Jesus through genuine relationships and the transformative grace that comes from encountering the Lord together. Get your copy of Witness today, with a foreword by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic ( https://www.fortecatholic.com/ ) Links: Get Your Copy of Witness Today! Follow Ali Hoffman on Instagram Follow Fr. Jeronimo Espinosa on Instagram

People in this episode

Guests: Fr. Jeronimo Espinosa, Ali Hoffman

Topics covered

• Lent
• friendship
• community
• faith
• Christian life
• intimacy with Jesus

Keywords

• Lent
• friendship
• community
• faith
• Christianity
• intimacy
• grace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forte Catholic

Products: Witness

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