The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for Lent

About this episode

Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses the transformative power of choosing silence during Lent instead of focusing on discipline and perfection.

So often we focus our Lent on discipline, willpower, and perfection. But the goal isn’t perfection. The goal is union. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares that the most powerful thing he ever did for Lent wasn’t adding more prayers, books, or practices, instead it was choosing silence. See how this simple step can transform your Lent and bring you closer to the Lord than ever before! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Topics covered

• Lent
• silence
• spiritual growth
• union with God
• discipline
• willpower

Keywords

• Lent
• silence
• spirituality
• union
• Fr. Mike Schmitz
• transformation
• Christianity

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