Leaning Into Lent: Father Mike Schmitz’s Tips for a Fruitful Penitential Season, by Amy Smith

‘We are trusting that God sees our sacrifices and that they make a difference.’

By Amy Smith, EWTN News, February 19, 2023

Amy Smith Amy Smith is the Register’s associate editor who edits features for the “Culture of Life” section. Fueled by prayer and coffee, she enjoys writing about everything from Jane Austen to saints for the Register. …

Father Mike Schmitz is a Newman Center chaplain at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and podcast host of the popular The Bible in a Year and The Catechism in a Year. He is known for his practical and encouraging advice for Catholics of all ages. As we embark on Lent, the Register asked Father Schmitz’s advice via email on living these days well.

In his Feb. 17 responses, Father Schmitz reflected on prioritizing Christ in daily life, picking prudent penances and more.

At the recent SEEK conference, you assured attendees, “Jesus is who he says he is. Everything that he says is true, regardless of what our culture says.” You also said: “Remember: ‘Faith is a relationship.’ I can do nothing else but say Yes to the God of truth.” How can these assurances help Catholic navigate this penitential season?

One of the first things that comes to mind in response to this question is the amount of faith that goes into every prayer that “costs” me something. …

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