What do you think of when you think about Lent? Freedom might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but hear us out. These are the three traditional pillars of Lent:
- Penance and purification, which free us from sin and everything that entraps us
- Prayer deepens our relationship with God and helps us cultivate all his gifts, including the gift of freedom
- Almsgiving, or service, means self-giving, and that’s the fullest expression of freedom
We’re inviting you to join us on a journey to life in colour, the life Christ won for us. Every few days, we’ll publish a personal testimony, audio for prayer, an infographic on the deeper meaning of freedom, or an article with practical tips about growing in freedom in specific situations.
Let’s kick the season off with a quick quiz. Which of these descriptions resonates with you today?
⛓️💥 “I feel stuck in habits I can’t break.”
🪞 “I’m tense from the constant effort to be perfect.”
🧭 “I don’t know what to do with my life.”
🧩 “I don’t feel close to God.”
🌏 “I’m focused on myself and my own problems.”
⛓️💥 “I feel stuck in habits I can’t break.”
Scrolling when you want to sleep, gossiping when your friend needs you to listen, comparing yourself to others on social media, comfort eating, procrastinating… You’ve tried willpower and you’ve made resolutions, but it’s not enough on your own, and you’re tired of being a slave to habits that make you less free and less yourself.
The freedom Jesus won for us includes freedom from those chains.
We’ll be publishing new content every few days, but it might not all be perfectly relevant to you. Click for what we think you’ll appreciate most.
- “Lent, a path of purification:” an audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God (February 24)
- A deep dive into St. Josemaría's homily, "Freedom, a gift from God" (February 28)
- What makes you feel trapped? A handful of questions to help you talk to God about the temptations and ties that might be binding you (March 4)
- An article on purity, the virtue that protects our capacity to love authentically and freely (March 6)
- Reflections on what the Gospel tells us about St. Joseph's freedom (March 19)
- What do I do if I've been fighting against the same vice for a long time? (March 21)
- Worksheets for prayer every day of Holy Week (March 29)
🪞 “I’m tense from the constant effort to be perfect.”
You rewrite texts over and over before you send them. You keep replaying conversations and thinking about what you should have said. You volunteer for everything because saying no feels like a failure. You’re always wondering what other people think of you and whether you’re good enough.
Freedom comes from experiencing and trusting God’s unconditional love. He loves you as you are, not as you think you should be.
We’ll be publishing new content every few days, but it might not all be perfectly relevant to you. Click for what we think you’ll appreciate most.
- Tips from a psychologist on the slow process of growing in self-discipline and freedom from anxiety (February 26)
- An article on purity, the virtue that protects our capacity to love authentically and freely (March 6)
- A conversation with Arthur Brooks and Isabel Rojas, both experts on happiness, on finding purpose and being real rebels (March 10)
- A deep dive into Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz's 2018 letter on freedom (March 12)
- A way out of the trap of perfectionism (March 16)
- What do I do if I've been fighting against the same vice for a long time? (March 21)
- An ebook of St. John Paul II speaking about Mary's freedom when she said "yes" to God (March 25)
🧭 “I don’t know what to do with my life.”
It feels like everything else has a plan and a passion, but you’re not sure you want to keep going with the degree you started, you can’t find a job in your field, or you have this vague feeling that God wants something more from you, and you don’t know what it is. We’ve all been there!
One thing is for sure: God’s plan for you is one of love, and love is free.
We’ll be publishing new content every few days, but it might not all be perfectly relevant to you. Click for what we think you’ll appreciate most.
- Tips from a psychologist on the slow process of growing in self-discipline and freedom from anxiety (February 26)
- Becca shares how she found her professional vocation and advice for young people looking for meaning in their work (March 2)
- "Choosing the good, no matter the cost:" an audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God (March 8)
- A conversation with Arthur Brooks and Isabel Rojas, both experts on happiness, on finding purpose and being real rebels (March 10)
- Tony talks about discovering his professional vocation and the connection between freedom and service (March 14)
- A way out of the trap of perfectionism (March 16)
- Advice about going deep when you get stuck on the surface level (March 23)
- An ebook of St. John Paul II speaking about Mary's freedom when she said "yes" to God (March 25)
🧩 “I don’t feel close to God.”
Prayer feels like talking to a wall, and you’re going through the motions at Mass. Maybe you used to feel something, but now it's gone cold. Or maybe you’ve never really felt God’s presence and you're starting to wonder if there’s something wrong with you. Everyone else seems to have this relationship with God, but for you, it feels distant, theoretical, empty.
Freedom is a gift, not a prize. You build a relationship with God little by little, and you don’t have to prove anything.
We’ll be publishing new content every few days, but it might not all be perfectly relevant to you. Click for what we think you’ll appreciate most.
- What does it mean to live so close to God that not even pain and illness shake your faith? A video testimony and questions for discussion (February 20)
- “Lent, a path of purification:” an audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God (February 24)
- What makes you feel trapped? A handful of questions to help you talk to God about the temptations and ties that might be binding you (March 4)
- "Choosing the good, no matter the cost:" an audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God (March 8)
- Reflections on what the Gospel tells us about St. Joseph's freedom (March 19)
- "He gives Himself up to death with the full freedom of love:" an audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God (March 30)
- Worksheets for prayer every day of Holy Week (March 29)
- A new Way of the Cross for youth (April 1)
🌏 “I’m focused on myself and my own problems.”
You see people in need and you feel guilty that you don’t care more. You know you should be more generous, and you want to be more present to others, but you’re so caught up in your own worries and ambitions that it feels like there’s no room left for anything else.
Service lets us out of the prison of our own “little world” and into the adventure of God’s world.
We’ll be publishing new content every few days, but it might not all be perfectly relevant to you. Click for what we think you’ll appreciate most.
- What does it mean to live so close to God that not even pain and illness shake your faith? A video testimony and questions for discussion (February 20)
- A deep dive into St. Josemaría's homily, "Freedom, a gift from God" (February 28)
- Becca shares how she found her professional vocation and advice for young people looking for meaning in their work (March 2)
- A conversation with Arthur Brooks and Isabel Rojas, both experts on happiness, on finding purpose and being real rebels (March 10)
- Advice about going deep when you get stuck on the surface level (March 23)
- "He gives Himself up to death with the full freedom of love:" an audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God (March 30)
- A new Way of the Cross for youth (April 1)
