# Your Lenten Journey

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Podcast: [Catholics Coast to Coast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443)
Published: 2026-03-14T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260314.mp3
Audio file: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260314.mp3
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## Resource

Fr. Larry Richards explores the true meaning of Lent, arguing that Christian discipleship requires active self-denial rather than passive belief. The discussion contrasts modern individualism with the biblical call to take up one's cross and submit to divine will.

## Highlights
- Main idea: True discipleship requires more than baptism; it demands a daily commitment to deny oneself and follow Christ
- Practical takeaway: Use fasting and personal suffering as opportunities to unite your pain with the sacrifice of Jesus
- Failure mode: Avoiding self-denial in favor of a 'living my best life' mentality that centers on the self rather than God
- Main idea: Church traditions and disciplines are not necessarily 'Pharisaic' but are tools used by the Church to maintain unity and avoid scandal
- Practical takeaway: True spiritual growth involves getting out of the way so that Christ can live through the believer

## Topics

Lent, Discipleship, Self-denial, Catholic Tradition, Spiritual Discipline, Christianity, Asceticism, Church Authority

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Call to Self-Denial: Fr. Larry discusses the Gospel mandate to take up one's cross daily and the challenges of navigating a chaotic world.
- 5:20 — The Trap of Individualism: A critique of the modern tendency to prioritize personal happiness over the sacrificial nature of the Christian faith.
- 9:20 — Surrendering the Ego: The importance of recognizing human weakness and allowing Jesus to take full control of one's life.
- 13:30 — The Purpose of Fasting: How to use physical asceticism and fasting as an offering for others and for the glory of God.
- 26:00 — Addressing Accusations of Pride: A look at the tension between institutional authority and individual opinion within the Church.
- 38:20 — Tradition vs. Pharisaism: An analysis of whether Church disciplines are man-made burdens or Spirit-led tools for the good of the community.
- 50:20 — The Supreme Law: Reflecting on the salvation of souls as the ultimate guide for all Christian conduct and law.

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