Lent Feels Worse? That Might Be a Good Sign

Lent Feels Worse? That Might Be a Good Sign

From CarmelCast by ICS Publications

March 8, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode reflects on the discomfort experienced during Lent and suggests it may indicate deeper spiritual work.

Have you ever kept your Lenten resolutions and still felt worse instead of better? What if that discomfort isn’t failure — but a sign that something deeper is happening? This reflection explores why Lent can feel harder precisely when it’s doing its work. Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat Texts

Topics covered

  • Lent
  • spiritual growth
  • discomfort
  • Christianity

Keywords

  • Lenten resolutions
  • spirituality
  • Carmelite Retreat

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