I wonder if you already know the output of Fr. Columba Jordan, a Franciscan friar of the Renewal. He's based at St Patricks friary in Limerick (Ireland). The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal website is here.
I follow him on YouTube at Called to More here, and I love his videos. There's also some of his teaching at Little by Little, here.
I read today in The Catholic Herald that Fr Columba will be hosting Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender which will be available on the Ascension app. I should make clear that it involves a purchase — not expensive, just a few pounds, but it isn't free.
You can read the article that tells you about it here.
I'd never heard of the Ascension app and don't know anything about it and I'm not wild about apps and tech generally — but I do like Fr Columba, and I like the idea of having a Lenten program to follow. If he's doing it, I think it'll be good.
So I thought you might like to investigate it for yourself.
You can find out all about Crux (the Lenten program with Fr Columba) at the Ascension Press website. The page to go to is here.
Come back and say what you thought of it, if you decide to join in.
From my own point of view, if money is involved I probably won't do it. If that's true for you as well, but you do want a focus for your thoughts through Lent, there's a playlist here on my own YouTube channel of my Lenten book The Wilderness Within You. It goes through every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Also, my Hawk & Dove story The Hardest Thing To Do (Volume 4 of Series 1) is a Lent book, but I haven't made a YouTube playlist of it. I might do at some point.
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I’d heard about the Lent programme on Ascension Presents but like you I’m weary of extra apps and additional subscriptions. I do have the Hallow App and I use it daily for mass readings, reflections, night prayer and a lot more besides. Hallow is running a pray 40 lent series and thanks to your generosity I have the wilderness within book - I will probably listen along with your playlist too xx
Yes, it all gets a bit complicated, doesn't it. Fr Columba has loads of stuff on YouTube. If I want to travel through Lent with him, I'll probably just go with his videos there.
Oh thank you for this!
I just listened to the first of your UTube
Lovely. This morning I was reading and absorbing Psalm 91. As I was in that quiet posture I heard your gentle voice reading the Luke passage. So much to think about.
I will check into these other resources also.
Today is the Lords day and I must thank all who have been praying for Mpls Minnesota
I was at a tea with many immigrant women from 5 different countries yesterday. They said that the outpouring of love and prayers from the Christian community is extraordinary. Though there is chaos in places…many of our churches will be packed with people coming to worship and pray. Please keep praying for Gods Kingdom to come!
Krista Ottoson
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Thank you for this recommendation. A few of our family attend Saturday evening mass in the local parish. Over the years, Protestant services became so far removed from the historic liturgies, we have learned to appreciate the Orthodox and Catholic faithfulness to the ordered services of so many who have traveled time before us. (Order has a double meaning, I just notice. :-)
Yes, I find I enjoy both informal worship and also traditional liturgical forms; a mixture/balance.
So grateful i found your post Pen! I love the idea of doing a Lenten series with you!! (I am leery of app subscription cost as well) I love Jesus and looking into OCIA classes this fall after 35 years plus of walking with and serving our Lord as a Protestant. I am after the fullness and your books have been a beautiful part of my formation. Many blessings to you dear Pen!! 🩵🕊️🌿
❤️ Thank you
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