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Teen Lent: The 180
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Join Mark Hart, Sr. Josephine, Fr. Frankie Cicero and more for The 180, a Lent challenge for teens presented by Life Teen International. Designed for busy schedules, this challenge features short, 180-second sessions all designed to help you make a 180-degree turn towards Christ. Reflect on the daily Gospel readings, learn about the lives of the Saints, and take on a new fasting challenge each week. This Lent, don’t just give something up—take a step closer to Christ every day. To sign up your parish or youth group for The 180, head to: http://hallow.com/TeenLent
47 sesiones
1Daily Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11Join us as we begin Lent with Jesus in the wilderness. Reflect on temptation, fasting, and repentance as a 180 degree turn back to God. Where do you need to turn away from sin and return to him?
Day 1: Mark Hart3-5 min
2Daily Gospel: Luke 9:22-25Today, we will reflect on what it means to follow Jesus as his disciple. What crosses are you carrying right now, and how is he inviting you to keep walking with him?
Day 2: Mark Hart
3Fasting FridayStep into today’s Friday fast by focusing on the words you speak. Where do you need to fast from gossip, negativity, or careless speech and choose words that build others up?
Day 3: Fasting Challenge
4Saint Spotlight: St. Rose of ViterboJoin us as we meet St. Rose of Viterbo, a fearless teenage saint. Where might God be calling you to share your faith, even when you feel young, overlooked, or afraid?
Day 4: Sr. Josephine
5Sunday ReflectionFr. Frankie Cicero joins The 180 to share a reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading in 3 minutes!
Day 5: Fr. Frankie
6Daily Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46Let’s take in Jesus's call to love through action, not just words. Where is God inviting you to go the extra mile and serve someone in a concrete way today?
Day 6: Mark Hart
7Daily Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15Join us as we reflect on the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. What does it mean for you to call God your Father and trust him with your daily needs?
Day 7: Mark Hart
8Daily Gospel: Luke 11:29-32Today, we will be reminded that God never gives up on us. Who might God be using to call you back, and where do you need to receive his mercy?
Day 8: Mark Hart
9Daily Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12Step into a reflection on trust and control. Where are you holding tightly, and what would it look like to place that part of your life back in God’s hands?
Day 9: Mark Hart
10Fasting FridayJoin us for today’s Friday fast as we focus on pride and forgiveness. Who do you need to forgive or ask forgiveness from, and how might humility bring healing?
Day 10: Fasting Challenge
11Saint Spotlight: St. Dominic SavioJoin us as we meet St. Dominic Savio, a young saint who chose holiness in everyday life. How might God be calling you to lead others toward him through your words, actions, and choices today?
Day 11: Sr. Josephine
12Sunday ReflectionFr. Frankie Cicero returns to share a reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading in 3 minutes!
Day 12: Fr. Frankie
13Daily Gospel: Luke 6:36-38Today, we’ll hear a reflection on becoming what you desire in others. Where is Jesus inviting you to stop judging, start forgiving, and make a real change in yourself?
Day 13: Mark Hart
14Daily Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12Join us as we hear Jesus warn against pride and hypocrisy. Where might God be calling you to seek humility and focus more on who you are becoming than how you appear?
Day 14: Mark Hart
15Daily Gospel: Matthew 20:17-28Today, we will reflect on sacrifice and the cross. Where are you being asked to serve, surrender, or trust God in the midst of difficulty or suffering?
Day 15: Mark Hart
16Daily Gospel: Luke 16:19-31Step into the story of the rich man and Lazarus. Who around you may be suffering quietly, and how can your presence bring comfort, dignity, or hope today?
Day 16: Mark Hart
17Fasting FridayJoin us for today’s Friday fast as we reflect on gratitude and comfort. What blessings might God be inviting you to fast from briefly so you can grow in trust and generosity?
Day 17: Fasting Challenge
18Saint Spotlight: St. Catherine of BolognaToday, we will meet St. Catherine of Bologna, a gifted artist who chose humility over recognition. How can you use your talents to glorify God rather than yourself?
Day 18: Sr. Josephine
19Sunday ReflectionFr. Frankie Cicero returns to share a reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading in 3 minutes!
Day 19: Fr. Frankie
20Daily Gospel: Luke 4:24-30Join us as we reflect on Jesus being rejected for speaking truth. Where is God asking you to be courageous, even when faithfulness is unpopular or uncomfortable?
Day 20: Mark Hart
21Daily Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35Join us as we reflect on forgiveness without limits. Where is Jesus inviting you to release resentment, show patience, and love others the way God has loved you?
Day 21: Mark Hart
22Daily Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19Today, we will reflect on God’s commandments and what it means to truly follow them. Where might you be resisting God’s guidance, and how could obedience lead you to deeper freedom?
Day 22: Mark Hart
23Daily Gospel: Luke 11:14-23Step into a reflection on spiritual battle and God’s power over darkness. Where do you need to take sin seriously and trust that Christ’s light is stronger?
Day 23: Mark Hart
24Fasting FridayJoin us for today’s Friday fast as we reflect on our desire for attention. Where can you choose humility, quiet service, and God’s glory over recognition?
Day 24: Fasting Challenge
25Saint Spotlight: St. PatrickToday, we will meet St. Patrick, a former slave turned fearless missionary. Where might God be calling you to trust him more deeply and step boldly into your faith?
Day 25: Sr. Josephine
26Sunday ReflectionFr. Frankie Cicero returns to share a reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading in 3 minutes!
Day 26: Fr. Frankie
27Daily Gospel: John 4:43-54Join us as we reflect on trust in God’s promises. Where are you being invited to believe God’s word, even when you do not see the outcome yet?
Day 27: Mark Hart
28Daily Gospel: John 5:1-16Today, we will reflect on commitment and healing. What part of your life might you be holding back from Jesus, and are you ready to fully follow him today?
Day 28: Mark Hart
29Daily Gospel: John 5:17-30Step into a reflection on Jesus's mission of love and salvation. Why do you pray, believe, and keep showing up, and how does relationship with God shape your purpose?
Day 29: Mark Hart
30Saint Spotlight: St. JosephJoin us as we celebrate St. Joseph and his quiet obedience. Where might God be calling you to trust, act faithfully, and lead with humility?
Day 30: Mark Hart
31Fasting FridayJoin us as we reflect on sharing your faith story. Where have you experienced God’s presence, and how might he be inviting you to step past fear and speak about what he has done in your life?
Day 31: Fasting Challenge
32Saint Spotlight: St. Margaret of CortonaToday, we will meet St. Margaret of Cortona, a powerful example of repentance and mercy. Where do you need to trust that God can bring new life out of past mistakes?
Day 32: Sr. Josephine
33Sunday ReflectionFr. Frankie Cicero returns to share a reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading in 3 minutes!
Day 33: Fr. Frankie
34Daily Gospel: John 8:1-11Join us as we encounter Jesus's mercy toward a sinner. Where do you need forgiveness, and how is Jesus calling you to leave sin behind and walk in freedom?
Day 34: Mark Hart
35Daily Gospel: John 8:21-30Today, we will reflect on living in the world without belonging to it. Where are you being shaped more by God’s truth than by the opinions of others?
Day 35: Mark Hart
36Daily Gospel: Luke 1:26-38Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation. How is God inviting you, like Mary, to trust his plan and say yes, even when you do not have all the answers?
Day 36: Mark Hart
37Daily Gospel: John 8:51-59Join us as we reflect on humility and God’s glory. How are you using your gifts to point others toward God rather than drawing attention to yourself?
Day 37: Mark Hart
38Fasting FridayToday, we will enter the final Friday fast before Holy Week. What distractions or influences might God be asking you to let go of so you can follow him more fully?
Day 38: Fasting Challenge
39Saint Spotlight: St. Moses the BlackStep into the story of St. Moses the Black, a sinner turned saint. Where do you need to trust that God’s mercy is stronger than your past?
Day 39: Sr. Josephine
40Sunday ReflectionFr. Frankie Cicero returns to share a reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading in 3 minutes!
Day 40: Fr. Frankie
41Daily Gospel: John 12:1-11Join us as Holy Week begins with Mary’s generous love and Judas’s self-interest. Today we will reflect on what it means to serve Jesus without counting the cost and how hidden acts of love can prepare our hearts for the cross.
Day 41: Mark Hart
42Daily Gospel: John 13:21-38Join us as we reflect on Judas and Peter at the Last Supper. Today we will consider how sin reveals who we love most and how honest prayer can help us change before entering the holiest days of the year.
Day 42: Mark Hart
43Daily Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25On this Spy Wednesday, we reflect on Judas at the Last Supper and the difference between knowing Jesus and surrendering to him. Today we will consider what it means to move from seeing Jesus as a teacher to trusting him as our Savior.
Day 43: Mark Hart
44Holy ThursdayJoin us as we enter the Triduum and return to the Upper Room. Today we will reflect on the gift of the Eucharist and how Jesus humbles himself to dwell within us and transform us through his sacrificial love.
Day 44: Mark Hart
45Good FridayToday, we will pause with Jesus in the quiet. Join us for Good Friday as we reflect on Jesus choosing the cross out of love for us. Today’s fast invites us to sacrifice in concrete ways and keep Christ’s suffering and saving love at the center of our hearts.
Day 45: Fasting Challenge
46Holy SaturdayJoin us on Holy Saturday as we reflect on the Blessed Virgin Mary waiting in hope and trust. Today we will consider Mary’s faith at the tomb and how she teaches us to trust God even when everything feels silent.
Day 45: Sr. Josephine
47Easter Sunday ReflectionJoin us as we celebrate Easter Sunday and the victory of the Resurrection. How is Jesus calling you to live differently now that death has been defeated and new life is offered to you?
Day 46: Fr. Frankie