Fr. Jeffrey Kirby shares insights for making this Lenten season a time of spiritual growth and how not to miss the opportunity for deepening of our faith and relationship with the Lord.   4:00 - A primer on Lent : what it is and it's purpose7:06 - How does the individual and the Church benefit from Lent? 10:32 - How A Holy Lent program is structured 16:15 - What should you give up for Lent? 26:16 - Encountering God in the present moment and the purgative way 31:51 - Book recommendations for spiritual growthA Holy Lent program Books for spiritual growth: Be Not Troubled: A 6-Day Personal Retreat with Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade by Fr. Jeffrey KirbyGlory Unto Glory: A Primer on Ascetical Theology by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform.  I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters.https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnieBuzzsprout makes podcasting simple.  I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177