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Mar 2025
53m 17s

7 Essential Prayers For Lent

Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, and Fr. Richard Pagano
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Alex Jones, CEO of Hallow, to discuss prayers and devotions for Lent. 00:00 Introduction to Lent and Prayer 02:33 Reflections on Last Year's Lent Experience 05:11 The Power of St. Josemaria Escriva's Wisdom 08:19 The Surge in Prayer During Lent 09:47 Incorporating the Stations of the Cross ... Show More
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