On this Ash Wednesday, we welcome back pastor and canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN for a Lenten how-to. What have we lost both culturally and spiritually by deemphasizing penitential practices? How can we also avoid the pitfall of scrupulosity?

Show Notes

Three Easy Steps to the Worst Lent Ever!

Charity Reports | The Lepanto Institute

Lent | Diocese of Buffalo

Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence (November 18, 1966) | USCCB

Sabbath without anxiety?

Whatever Happened to the Sabbath? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/25/23

A New Way of Preparing for Lent (Dr. John Bergsma) 2/5/24

Who Needs Another Lent? (Dr. Scott Hahn) 2/15/23

Have You Prepared For Lent? (Fr. Bill Watson, SJ) 03/01/22

Fasting & Abstinence — What You Need To Know (Matthew Plese) 3/2/23

Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!

Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify

Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel

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The Obligations of Lent (Fr. Gerald Murray) 2/14/24