St. Michael’s Lent
An Ancient Church practice.
Revived.
During his life, St. Francis of Assisi observed a 40-day, Lent-like period of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity in preparation for the Feast of St Michael the Archangel.
In fact, it was in 1224 during St. Michael’s Lent when Francis received the great grace of the Stigmata — the Five Wounds of Christ.
A 40-day journey
with Saint Francis
While not well known in the Church today, this ancient spiritual exercise is a powerful expression of the Faith – and desperately needed in our culture today.
The team that brought you Exodus 90 is now launching a new program, steeped in the spiritual tradition of the Church, honoring St. Michael the Archangel and St. Francis.
St. Michael’s Lent is 40 days of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity that Starts August 15th.
A 40-day journey
with Saint Francis
While not well known in the Church today, this ancient spiritual exercise is a powerful expression of the Faith – and desperately needed in our culture today.
The team that brought you Exodus 90 is now launching a new program, steeped in the spiritual tradition of the Church, honoring St. Michael the Archangel and St. Francis.
St. Michael’s Lent is 40 days of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity that Starts August 15th.
How it works.
Prayer
You will journey with your brothers through the Book of Revelations. Each morning you’ll have a passage from the Bible and a reflection to guide your silent prayer.
Asceticism
We can’t say “yes” to God until we have said “no” to the world and its comforts. You’ll return to the Church’s ancient – and largely forgotten – tradition of asceticism. That’s a fancy word that means “acts of self denial.”
Fraternity
Invite men you know to journey with you: your friends, co-workers, brothers, or that random guy at Church. You will meet each week with your fraternity and follow a simple structure for prayer, encouragement, and accountability. One of the men from your fraternity will be your Anchor, and you will check in with him each day.