How Do I Make Lent Actually Change Me?
Most Catholics make the same mistake every Lent.
They fast. They give things up. They follow programs — and nothing really changes.
In this video, we expose the most common Lenten mistake and show how Catholics should actually prepare for Lent 2026: through self-examination, targeted conversion, and choosing sacrifices that lead to lasting virtue.
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about growing in virtue and conquering sin
📅 Ash Wednesday 2026 begins on February 18.
Don’t rush into Lent unprepared. Spend time inb front of the Blessed Sacrament and ask the Lord for help. He will show you the way.
We’ve gathered free Catholic ebooks and guides to help you prepare well for Lent 2026
📘 Free Lent Resources
👉 Deeper Examen: https://www.apostoliviae.org/exam
👉 Root Sin Ebook: https://spiritualdirection.com/root-sin-ebook-2024
👉 More ebooks: https://spiritualdirection.com/lent
🎥 Another Recommended Lenten Practice
One powerful way to live Lent intentionally is to participate more deeply in the Mass.
👉FREE download, The Perfect Prayer: The Mass video series here:
https://bit.ly/3NHKev8
📚 Explore live, interactive courses with top theologians at the Avila Institute → https://avila-institute.org/
🔔 Subscribe for more Catholic content on prayer, discernment, and spiritual formation.
✉️ Want spiritual direction and formation sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3SGlsd9
🙏 Are you discerning a call to religious life or the priesthood?
Start the journey with confidence 👇
👉 Take the High Calling Priesthood Discernment Quiz here:https://myhighcalling.com/high-calling-program/is-priesthood-for-me/quiz/
👉 More Discernment Resources here: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
#Catholic #Spirituality #CatholicPrayer #contemplativeprayer #discernment #priesthood #catholicpriest #catholictradition #vocation #spiritualdirection #spiritualwarfare #spiritualguidance #spiritualgrowth #discernmentofspirits #catholicanswers #christianquestions #catholicfaith #catholictraditions #lent #lentmeditation #lent2026 #ashwednesday #ashwednesday2026 #PrepareForLent
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They fast. They give things up. They follow programs — and nothing really changes.
In this video, we expose the most common Lenten mistake and show how Catholics should actually prepare for Lent 2026: through self-examination, targeted conversion, and choosing sacrifices that lead to lasting virtue.
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about growing in virtue and conquering sin
📅 Ash Wednesday 2026 begins on February 18.
Don’t rush into Lent unprepared. Spend time inb front of the Blessed Sacrament and ask the Lord for help. He will show you the way.
We’ve gathered free Catholic ebooks and guides to help you prepare well for Lent 2026
📘 Free Lent Resources
👉 Deeper Examen: https://www.apostoliviae.org/exam
👉 Root Sin Ebook: https://spiritualdirection.com/root-sin-ebook-2024
👉 More ebooks: https://spiritualdirection.com/lent
🎥 Another Recommended Lenten Practice
One powerful way to live Lent intentionally is to participate more deeply in the Mass.
👉FREE download, The Perfect Prayer: The Mass video series here:
https://bit.ly/3NHKev8
📚 Explore live, interactive courses with top theologians at the Avila Institute → https://avila-institute.org/
🔔 Subscribe for more Catholic content on prayer, discernment, and spiritual formation.
✉️ Want spiritual direction and formation sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3SGlsd9
🙏 Are you discerning a call to religious life or the priesthood?
Start the journey with confidence 👇
👉 Take the High Calling Priesthood Discernment Quiz here:https://myhighcalling.com/high-calling-program/is-priesthood-for-me/quiz/
👉 More Discernment Resources here: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
#Catholic #Spirituality #CatholicPrayer #contemplativeprayer #discernment #priesthood #catholicpriest #catholictradition #vocation #spiritualdirection #spiritualwarfare #spiritualguidance #spiritualgrowth #discernmentofspirits #catholicanswers #christianquestions #catholicfaith #catholictraditions #lent #lentmeditation #lent2026 #ashwednesday #ashwednesday2026 #PrepareForLent
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