Lent

Lent

Formed is excited to present curated content to help the Church journey through this Lenten season. In this collection are resources to help the faithful deepen their understanding of various Lenten days, practices, and devotions. You can find resources on prayer, the mystery of Christ's Passion, the roots of Holy Week found in Judaism, and many things to help guide the faithful through the holiest days in our liturgical year—the Triduum. We pray that all of these resources draw us deeper into the mystery of Lent, Holy Week, and the Triduum as we look forward to the joy of the Resurrection.

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  • Lent with Brother Francis

    4 seasons

    Learn and pray with Brother Francis in any of the four seasons offered below!

    Season 1: Daily Meditations (New This Year!)
    Season 2: 4-part Series
    Season 3: Let's Learn about Lent
    Season 4: The Stations of the Cross

  • Let's Learn about Lent

    Join Brother Francis in this compact presentation of what Lent is all about and how we observe it as Catholics. Great for the whole family!

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  • The Three Temptations with Dr. Brant Pitre

    Reflect with Dr. Brant Pitre on the temptations of Jesus in the desert as he gets to the heart of the meaning of Lent.

  • Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ

    This film uses creative license in telling the story of St. Joseph. Some scenes may not be suitable for all audiences. Parental guidance is suggested.

    The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, who was a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Scriptur...

  • The Spirituality of Lent

    Looking to take Lent more seriously this year? Join Tim Gray for ideas for a Lenten spirituality.

  • Fat Tuesday | Catholic All Year at Home w/ Kendra Tierney

    In this episode, the Tierneys prep for their family Mardi Gras party, complete with Shrimp Etouffee main course, Hurricane Mocktails, and Boeuf Gras Sundaes for dessert. Plus, you will learn how to make a Mardi Gras King Cake, both the "real" and "cheater" versions, and you will join Kendra and h...

  • The Wild Goose with Fr. Dave Pivonka

    1 season

    The Wild Goose series is truly a work of the Holy Spirit from 4PM Media and The Ministry of The Wild Goose. “Wild Goose” was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. It is a 14 part series featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka and various interviews. Shot in various locations from Niagara Fall...

  • Divine Mercy Chaplet | Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

    "Have mercy on us and on the whole world." Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and asking God to shower his mercy upon us. While originally planned to be released closer to Divine Mercy Sunday, we have moved up our release date to encourage all people to ...

  • O Lamb Of God, I Love You (Easter/Holy Week Special Feature)

    On this special feature-length episode, Benjamin Cello, Lolly Popular, and the Cheerful Chums join with traveling troubadour, Brother Joseph, to tell the story of the Passion of the Lord Jesus to little children. Using immersive and artful shadow puppetry and a soaring full orchestral score, Brot...

  • Lectio: Salvation with Dr. Michael Barber

    1 season

    Lectio: Salvation New Life in Christ
    At every Sunday Mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from heaven "for us men and for our salvation." But what does "salvation" mean? In this remarkable 10-part video series, Scripture scholar and theologian Michael Patrick Barber provides a thorough, ...

  • Metanoia: A Journey With Christ Into Conversion

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    METANOIA - and believe in the Gospel. In the Gospel of Mark, the first words of Jesus are an invitation to metanoia, to repent, to change, to be converted. This series is beautifully filmed on location in the Holy Land, highlighting sacred places such as the Sea of Galilee, the River Jordan, the ...

  • The Shroud of Turin

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Fr. Francis Peffley to discuss the Holy Shroud of Turin. This miraculous shroud is believed to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Throughout this conversation they talk about the scientific evidence for the authenticity of the shroud, its history, and how the shrou...

  • Forgiveness: It’s more radical than you think. | Chris Stefanick Show

    We live in a world where anything goes, but nothing is forgiven. (We even have a new word for it: “cancel culture.”)

    Amazingly, a lot of Christians (even Catholics) believe there are people out there who shouldn’t be forgiven.

    So in this episode, we reflect on:
    What real forgiveness is, and w...

  • Stations of the Cross by Saint Alphonsus Liguori

    The Augustine Institute presents a beautiful meditation on the Stations of the Cross by Saint Alphonsus Liguori, narrated by Dr. Christopher Blum. This prayerful reflection is accompanied by the Schola Cantorum of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Littleton, CO, chanting the traditional Catholic h...

  • Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle

    Fun-loving Patrick had it easy at his parents' seaside villa. At 16, he thought he had it made for life–that is, until the day riders kidnapped him to nearby Ireland. Now a slave and shepherd, Patrick faced a bleak and uncertain future. To survive, he'd have to conquer cold, hunger, wild beasts, ...

  • Learning the REAL history of St. Patrick w/ Eddie Cotter | Chris Stefanick Show

    A lot of misconceptions exist about St. Patrick and his feast day in modern America. Instead of celebrating one of the greatest missionaries in the history of the Church, people tend to observe St. Patrick’s Day by indulging, but there’s so much more to know about St. Patrick than a shamrock and ...

  • Spy Wednesday | Catholic All Year w/ Kendra Tierney

    Let's talk about Spy Wednesday! This simple activity is a fun way to introduce a family or class to the heavy concept of Judas' betrayal of Jesus on the Wednesday of Holy Week. Read more in this blog post. Ideas and prayers for Spy Wednesday (and the rest of the year) can be found in Kendra's boo...

  • The Last Supper with Dr. Brant Pitre

    Join Dr. Brant Pitre as he dives into the biblical accounts of the Last Supper and the gift of the Eucharist. This presentation is an exclusive excerpt from an Augustine Institute Bible Conference made available to all of FORMED.

  • Bible Study on the Sorrowful Mysteries: The Agony in the Garden

    Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them...

  • Love Hurts: The Truth Behind Redemptive Suffering by Matthew Leonard

    In this presentation, Matthew Leonard focuses on the new idea of love proclaimed by Christ and how it gives meaning to human suffering, penance, and ultimately death. Sounds a bit dark, doesn't it? But it's not! By looking at these issues we'll discover the secret to how we can "Rejoice in the Lo...

  • Meditations on the Stations of the Cross by Dr. Ronald Thomas

    The Stations of the Cross is a devotion and reflection in which we walk alongside Jesus on His way to Calvary. By prayerfully participating in this meditation, we are able to see clearly in His passion and death the depths of God's love for mankind and the price He paid for our salvation. This pr...

  • Preparing for Holy Week | The Augustine Institute Show

    How do we prepare for Holy Week? Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as they walk through the liturgies of Holy Week, historical spots in the Holy Land, and how to prepare our hearts for the events of the P...

  • Holy Week by Dr. Brant Pitre

    Dr. Brant Pitre takes listeners on a Scriptural walk from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday. Learn about Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, why he cursed a fig tree, the importance of the “blood and water” that flowed out from Christ’s side, and more.

  • St. Joseph | Catholic All Year at Home w/ Kendra Tierney

    Join the Tierney family as they celebrate St. Joseph by hammering playdough, sanding plywood, skewering meats, piping pastry, and eating right off the table . . . with their hands. It's a Sicilian tradition! Learn how to make Pasta alla Tavola (Italian for "Pasta on the Table"), homemade breadcru...