Psychological Benefits of Lent

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie kicking off Lent discussing the psychological benefits of sacrifices and fasting during Lent. (4:28) Joe answers questions:  how to be Catholic during Lent, how to know if you’re depressed or not, and how to help teen girls this Lent.  (23:25) Ash Wednesday ideas for Lent: Black and White phone challenge and how to make an offering. (39:43)   Resources mentioned :    LMFT Joe Sikorra  http://joesikorra.com    Why we’re Catholic: https://shop.catholic.com/why-were-catholic-our-reasons-for-faith-hope-and-love/   Lent Black & White Challenge: https://relevantradio.com/2023/02/lent-the-black-and-white-challenge/   Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer Morning prayer: Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. — Amen.