Closer to Christ | Episode 29

About this episode

Abbot Hugh Allan discusses Lent and the three pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the context of getting closer to Christ.

For February’s At the Foot of the Cross podcast, we welcome back Abbot Hugh Allan, our Director of Mission. Abbot Hugh discusses Lent and the three pillars that prop up our 40-day journey to get closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ – prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We also reflect on the Installation of Archbishop Richard Moth, […]

People in this episode

Guest: Abbot Hugh Allan

Topics covered

• Lent
• prayer
• fasting
• almsgiving
• Archbishop Richard Moth

Keywords

• 40-day journey
• Installation
• mission

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Books & works: At the Foot of the Cross

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