Holiness Habits for Lent

Joe Paprocki Lent

Holiness Habits for Lent by Joe Paprocki

The three Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving assist us in developing a sense of selflessness, which is the key to holiness. This means breaking the habit of putting ourselves and our own needs first.

Be inspired in your holiness habits this Lent with my free downloadable article. Whether you’re new to Lent or have been practicing its disciplines for decades, find inspiration to deepen the “kingdom habits” that dislodge the old and usher in the new.

This article for your Lenten reflection is based on my book Under the Influence of Jesus: The Transforming Experience of Encountering Christ.

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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3 Comments

  1. I enjoy this site so much for it is very inspirational and I truly learn so much. I can definitely use the information shared with the people I interact with.

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  2. I really enjoy this site. I use it for Lent and Advent. I like the diversity of articles and find them insightful and inspiring. I also enjoy the works of art and accompanying narrative. Thank you for sharing faith and empowering me to go and do likewise.

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