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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 51 MIN

10 Forgotten Catholic Lent Traditions

from The Catholic Talk Show · host Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 10 lost Catholic Lent traditions that once shaped the Church’s penitential season—and why they’re worth reviving today. 00:00 Rediscovering Lent: Forgotten Traditions 02:51 The Evolution of Lenten Practices 05:34 The Hallelujah Burial 08:12 The Stripping of Altars and Veiling of Statues 11:17 Public Penitence 13:59 The Impact of Fasting and Deprivation 16:45 Cultural Reflections on Lent 19:28 The Role of Community in Lenten Observance 24:36 Cultural Practices During Lent 26:34 Exodus 40: A New Lent Program 28:09 Hallow App: Enhancing Lenten Practices 33:12 Exorcisms and Scrutinies 33:44 The Power of the Penitential Psalms 36:27 The Sign of Peace: A Lenten Reflection 38:06 Sundays During Lent: A Day of Reprieve 40:08 Personal Sacrifices: Sharing Lent Experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 10 lost Catholic Lent traditions that once shaped the Church’s penitential season—and why they’re worth reviving today. 00:00 Rediscovering Lent: Forgotten Traditions 02:51 The Evolution of Lenten Practices 05:34 The Hallelujah Burial 08:12 The Stripping of Altars and Veiling of Statues 11:17 Public Penitence 13:59 The Impact of Fasting and Deprivation 16:45 Cultural Reflections on Lent 19:28 The Role of Community in Lenten Observance 24:36 Cultural Practices During Lent 26:34 Exodus 40: A New Lent Program 28:09 Hallow App: Enhancing Lenten Practices 33:12 Exorcisms and Scrutinies 33:44 The Power of the Penitential Psalms 36:27 The Sign of Peace: A Lenten Reflection 38:06 Sundays During Lent: A Day of Reprieve 40:08 Personal Sacrifices: Sharing Lent Experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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