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  <title>Leaning into Lent with Paul George</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>On this week's podcast, Paul George talks about leaning into intentional prayer and giving generously of our first fruits during Lent. These spiritual practices can sometimes make us uncomfortable, but the Lord can help us grow in that discomfort.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Return to Lent with Mark Hart</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this special episode of Ave Explores: Lent 2023, Mark Hart, AKA the "Bible Geek," says that we shouldn't start Lent hoping to complete a series of tasks on a list. Rather, we should commit ourselves to growing closer to Jesus.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this special episode of <em>Ave Explores: Lent 2023</em>, Mark Hart, AKA the &quot;Bible Geek,&quot; says that we shouldn&#39;t start Lent hoping to complete a series of tasks on a list. Rather, we should commit ourselves to growing closer to Jesus.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Order Your Copy of Return Today!" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/return">Order Your Copy of Return Today!</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="New Book by Mark Hart: Order Your Copy Today" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/one-sunday-at-a-time">New Book by Mark Hart: Order Your Copy Today</a></li></ul>]]>
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