How to make Lent more than just giving things up
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As we look ahead to Lent, many of us start thinking about what we might give up, but Lent is so much more than a checklist of sacrifices. It’s an invitation to slow down, to make space for God, and to open ourselves to inner transformation. Amy Boucher Pye, an author and spiritual director, joined Mal Pope to unpack how we can move beyond simply giving something up to truly drawing closer to God.
Released on 11 Feb 2026
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