Lenten Mission: Day 3: Method of Repentance | On Conversion, Light, & True Transformation~Fr. Matlak

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Join us for a profound and inspiring Lenten mission talk on repentance, renewal, and returning to God, centered on the Gospel of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10). In this powerful reflection, we are reminded that repentance is not merely sorrow for sin, but a total transformation of life—a movement from darkness into light, from self to God. 🙏 Themes Covered: The true meaning and purpose of Lent The method and spirit of repentance How to properly examine your conscience The battle between light and darkness The dangers of delay, pride, and self-justification The importance of humility, prayer, and grace Avoiding temptation and guarding your heart The gift of tears and holy sorrow The call to holiness through daily conversion This talk helps us rediscover what it means to walk with Christ in humility and joy, embracing His mercy and grace. Whether you’re watching at home or reflecting in church, this message will guide you closer to the heart of God. 📖 Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1–10 — “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” 📅 Lenten Mission Series – Day 3: The Method of Repentance ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:18 – Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1–10 (Zacchaeus the Tax Collector) 02:00 – Welcome & Introduction to the Lenten Mission 03:00 – Recap: Meaning & Purpose of Lent 04:10 – Predispositions for Lent: Humility, Charity, Desire 04:50 – Remedies: Prayer, Fasting, Scripture 06:00 – The Method of Repentance: What It Looks Like 08:00 – Real Repentance Requires Change of Life 09:00 – The Examination of Conscience (GRACE Acronym) 11:00 – The Power of Humility and Self-Knowledge 12:50 – Accepting Responsibility for Sin 15:00 – Pride vs. Humility: Expanding Your Vision 17:00 – Do Not Delay Repentance 18:40 – Guarding Against Idols and Attachments 19:50 – Hardness of Heart & Forgetting Who You Are 21:30 – Surrounding Yourself with Good and Holy Influences 23:00 – Discipline, Reverence, and Perseverance 24:30 – Avoiding the First Steps Toward Sin 26:30 – Guarding Your Thoughts and Intentions 28:00 – Finding Your “Beloved Sin” – The Root of Vice 31:00 – Avoiding Scrupulosity and Maintaining Peace 33:00 – Focus on God’s Love, Not the Devil’s Power 35:00 – The Wrestling Match of Repentance 37:00 – Suffering as a Path to Holiness 38:30 – Holy Weeping and Tears of Repentance 40:00 – Guard Against Division and Judgment 42:00 – Living as Witnesses: Be Filled with the Spirit 43:10 – Preview: The Final Mission Talk (Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell) 44:00 – Final Blessing https://www.stacharlotte.com/homilies #Lent #CatholicFaith #Repentance #CatholicSermon #LentenMission #Zacchaeus #GospelReflection #CatholicHomily #SpiritualRenewal #CatholicTeaching #Faith #Conversion #ExaminationOfConscience #Lent2025 #CatholicLife #ReturnToGod #LightAndDarkness #CatholicPrayer #Grace #CatholicChurch #HolySpirit 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fid

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• Repentance