by The Exodus Team | Mar 13, 2024 | Lent, liturgical questions, Our Team Picks
When you step into church next weekend, you might notice that something is different. As you look around, you’ll notice that all of the beautiful statues and artwork have been covered up. Why has this been done? Reason 1: PassiontideThe first reason is that it is now...
by Dr. Jared Staudt | Mar 7, 2024 | Lent, Our Team Picks
Have you been following the Exodus story to freedom? This year, we pivoted to the Book of Joshua for Lent to point toward the spiritual battle we face during this holy season. Here is our daily reflection for March 7th, reflecting on Joshua 10:16-28. “The...
by Dr. Jared Staudt | Feb 20, 2024 | Lent, Our Team Picks, Prayer
Though often forgotten today, the Ember Days are among the oldest traditions of the Church’s calendar. The Romans marked the beginning of new seasons with particular times of prayer, which were embraced by the early Christians of Rome. The Ember Days focus on...
by Dr. Jared Staudt | Feb 15, 2024 | Lent, Our Team Picks, Prayer
Lent invites us to conversion, turning to God in prayer while turning away from our attachments. But, if we turn to God, we must also reach out to others in charity, which is why almsgiving is essential to Lent. In addition to giving charitable alms, we can also...
by The Exodus Team | Feb 15, 2024 | Articles, Lent, liturgical questions, Our Team Picks
In the season of Lent, our worship takes on a new rhythm, subtly shifting our focus towards a more penitential spirit. This season invites us to embrace change, not just for change’s sake, but to deepen our faith and live out the Lenten journey the Church lays before...
by Dr. Jared Staudt | Feb 14, 2024 | Articles, Lent, Prayer
Who would want to surrender before the battle even begins? Unlike attacks from the outside, discouragement strikes us from within, sapping our willingness to fight. Our adversary, the devil, knows this, of course, and works his best tricks to lead us into...
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