Ep. 84 | What God Really Wants in Lent

Why does Lent feel so heavy? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the fear many of us feel when we approach fasting, sacrifice, and self-denial — and the deeper question behind it all: why would God want us to suffer? Drawing on the message of Our Lady of Lourdes and the call to “penance, penance, penance,” he explains how sacrifice becomes a kind of prayer made not only with words, but with the body. Through ordinary daily duties — even the small crosses we resist — we learn what it means to take up our cross and follow Christ, and how true conversion begins little by little.🔴 THIS SERIESMeditations | Ep. 84Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific).Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.🔴 MEMBERSHIPSWe couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/membershipsThank you, and welcome to the team!🔴 SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast...Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN...Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ...🔴 WEBSITESFor more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.orgFor more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com🔴 SUBSCRIBESubscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!