Lent is almost here, and the question returns every year: What should I give up—and what should I take on? In this episode of the Practicing Catholic Podcast, hosts Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger walk through how Catholics can approach Lent with intention, freedom, and joy.
Together, they explore the three pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—and share practical, lived examples of how these practices can shape family life, reorder desires, and make room for deeper intimacy with God. From navigating media and technology to forming children in generosity and prayer, this conversation offers a grounded, realistic approach to Lenten commitments.
Whether you’re discerning your Lenten plan or looking to reframe Lent as an invitation rather than a burden, this episode will help you enter the season with clarity, humility, and hope.
Want to go deeper this Lent? Check out these resources on Formed!
How to Lent: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1096760
Foretold: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1096357
The Heart of Prayer with Bishop Andrew Cozzens: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1473553
Have a question or topic idea for future episodes? Submit them here: http://practicingcatholicpodcast.com
Up Next in Suggested Content for Monday
-
Holiness Isn’t Just for Saints: What ...
Holiness isn’t just for saints. Vatican II taught that every Catholic is called to holiness—here’s what that actually looks like in real life.
What does the “universal call to holiness” really mean? In this episode of Practicing Catholic, Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger dive deep into this...
-
Daily Reflections — February 16, 2026
Action Item: Make David's prayers your own, that in trials and afflictions you pray for the steadfast love of God
Listen to the Daily Readings here.
Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily ...
-
February 16, 2026 | Daily Mass Readings
Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.
Watch Dr. Tim Gray's Daily Reflections here: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/121221
H...
21 Comments