Preparing for Lent — Fr. Mike Schmitz

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Preparing for Lent

Preparing for Lent

Preacher: Fr. Mike Schmitz
Tradition: Roman Catholic
Published: Feb 3, 2016
Length: 8:18

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In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season. Subscribe: @AscensionPresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpress SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascension-press

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