Local Man Gives Up Chocolate for Lent, Retains All Other Bad Habits

Make this Lent more than giving up chocolate. Grow closer to God than ever before and join Lent Pray40 on Hallow.

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We’ll also explore themes of responsibility, mercy, humility, and what Dostoevsky calls “active love.” A love that’s lived out, not just felt, love that Christ exemplified on the cross. “You asked just now if there is in the whole world a being who could and would have the right to forgive. But there is such a being, and he can forgive everything because he himself gave his innocent blood for all and for everything. You’ve forgotten about him, but it is on him that the structure is being built.” - The Brothers Karamazov So no matter how far you’ve wandered, no matter how lost you feel, the lies that have led you away, this is your invitation to come home to God this Lent. Make this the most powerful Lent of your life by joining Hallow’s Pray40 challenge today! 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Henri Nouwen Pray with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, beloved on Hallow for her imaginative prayer sessions and sister of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity  Listen to real-life stories of returning to God, stories of desperation, heartbreak, and ultimately redemption Watch Jeff Cavins, host of the Daily Reflection on Hallow, interview Gwen Stefani, Lauren Daigle, Michael Iskander, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and more on their faith journeys, overcoming adversity, and surrendering to God’s will Join Hallow’s Lent Challenge for Kids, The Miracle Hunters! Perfect for the whole family and classrooms, you’ll hear inspiring real-life miracle stories and pray every day this Lent Find peace with exclusive Lenten music from Lauren Daigle, Matt Maher, Seph Schleuter, and more artists to rest easy with God in this season of reflection and renewal Hallow is the #1 Prayer App in the world and an amazing resource for all Christians looking to grow deeper in their relationship with God. With over 10,000 audio-guided prayers and meditations, Hallow will help you draw near to God in this season of fasting, transformation, and surrender, leading up to Easter. Download Hallow today and redeem your limited-time 3 Free Months. Redeem 3 Months Free "I got the Hallow app during Lent last year and I haven’t stopped praying."  "The Hallow App has been amazing for Lent. 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