web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:40:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Lenten Reflections For The Whole Family” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/lenten%20reflections%20for%20the%20whole%20family Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0400 A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. en-us episodic Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics Ave Maria Press A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. no Faith, Ave Maria press, Catholicism, Catholic, Mary, Church, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Jesus Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Lenten Practices People "Hate" the Most https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresmcgradylentbonusweek5 feeecf0d-7f8e-4ff9-8953-3ba5bc0d1d1e Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 28 Ave Maria Press Katie and Tommy discuss the most hated practices people “have” to do during Lent. Is it fasting? Extra prayers? Almsgiving? They dig into why these practices feel so hard—and why we often dread them—even when we know they’re supposed to help us grow. Plus, they share some personal stories, spiritual insights, and maybe even a few Lenten hot takes you didn’t see coming. 8:04 no Katie and Tommy discuss the most hated practices people “have” to do during Lent. Is it fasting? Extra prayers? Almsgiving? They dig into why these practices feel so hard—and why we often dread them—even when we know they’re supposed to help us grow. Plus, they share some personal stories, spiritual insights, and maybe even a few Lenten hot takes you didn’t see coming. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, bonus episodes, Lenten reflections for the whole family, Ave Maria Press, Katie McGrady, Tommy McGrady, Lent, One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens Katie and Tommy discuss the most hated practices people “have” to do during Lent. Is it fasting? Extra prayers? Almsgiving? They dig into why these practices feel so hard—and why we often dread them—even when we know they’re supposed to help us grow. Plus, they share some personal stories, spiritual insights, and maybe even a few Lenten hot takes you didn’t see coming.

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]]> BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Mercy is Waiting https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresmcgradylentbonusweek4 cd89d5a6-a1e1-4abf-8a5b-df988565061c Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 28 Ave Maria Press Katie and Tommy discuss the gift of going to confession during the Lenten season through the lens of the prodigal son. 9:42 no Katie and Tommy discuss the gift of going to confession during the Lenten season through the lens of the prodigal son. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, bonus episodes, Lenten reflections for the whole family, Ave Maria Press, Katie McGrady, Tommy McGrady, Lent, One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens Katie and Tommy discuss the gift of going to confession during the Lenten season through the lens of the prodigal son.

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]]> BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Clearing Out During Lent https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresmcgradylentbonusweek3 0f81723d-5b45-4672-a40a-ce8d5b2635dc Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 28 Ave Maria Press What is bearing fruit in our lives, what is draining us, and what do we need to change or fix when it comes to our relationship with Jesus? Katie and Tommy offer a practical activity to help evaluate things halfway through Lent 7:47 no What is bearing fruit in our lives, what is draining us, and what do we need to change or fix when it comes to our relationship with Jesus? Katie and Tommy offer a practical activity to help evaluate things halfway through Lent. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, bonus episodes, Lenten reflections for the whole family, Ave Maria Press, Katie McGrady, Tommy McGrady What is bearing fruit in our lives, what is draining us, and what do we need to change or fix when it comes to our relationship with Jesus? Katie and Tommy offer a practical activity to help evaluate things halfway through Lent.

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]]> BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Vulnerability in Lent https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresmcgradylentbonusweek2 7247f535-6b89-4feb-9e49-98c4395a8708 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 28 Ave Maria Press Katie and Tommy discuss how much we look at our phones, screens, and all sorts of distractions throughout our day, which means we are often unable to be seen by the Lord. Lent is a chance to be vulnerable, and allow ourselves to be seen by Jesus. 7:07 no Katie and Tommy discuss how much we look at our phones, screens, and all sorts of distractions throughout our day, which means we are often unable to be seen by the Lord. Lent is a chance to be vulnerable, and allow ourselves to be seen by Jesus. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, bonus episodes, Lenten reflections for the whole family, Ave Maria Press, Katie McGrady, Tommy McGrady Katie and Tommy discuss how much we look at our phones, screens, and all sorts of distractions throughout our day, which means we are often unable to be seen by the Lord. Lent is a chance to be vulnerable, and allow ourselves to be seen by Jesus.

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]]> BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Enter Into Lent with Purpose https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresmcgradylentbonus f11396d1-9a98-48c6-b825-8ddd1b105079 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 28 Ave Maria Press Tommy and Katie McGrady talk about how we can fully enter into Lent with a willingness to let Jesus work on our hearts throughout these 40 days, and encourage listeners to find something they can commit to that will help them grow in a distinct way. 8:01 no Tommy and Katie McGrady talk about how we can fully enter into Lent with a willingness to let Jesus work on our hearts throughout these 40 days, and encourage listeners to find something they can commit to that will help them grow in a distinct way. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, bonus episodes, Lenten reflections for the whole family, Ave Maria Press, Katie McGrady, Tommy McGrady Tommy and Katie McGrady talk about how we can fully enter into Lent with a willingness to let Jesus work on our hearts throughout these 40 days, and encourage listeners to find something they can commit to that will help them grow in a distinct way.

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