“As we meditate on the lives of those who follow Christ, we’ll see that despite the noise and distraction of today, Jesus died on the cross so that we might experience His love, His peace, and, ultimately, eternal life,” the announcement continued. “We need only to follow His Way.”
“We’re so excited to share with you all of the incredible folks joining us in this year’s Lent Pray40: The Way!” Hallow announced in a Facebook reel. First, Jonathan Roumie, “who portrays Jesus in The Chosen, takes us through powerful reflections and prayers on The Way and A Song for Nagasaki during the week.”
On Fridays, Mark Wahlberg will lead participants “in fasting, discipline, and surrender to push us closer to the way Jesus set before us.”
“Mark will be joined on Fridays by one of the most outspoken Christians in Hollywood [Chris Pratt],” said Hallow, “as we draw inspiration from Scripture to give our hearts fully to Christ.”
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Every Sunday, Fr. Mike Schmitz, host of “The Bible in a Year” podcast, will deliver a homily. Schmitz’s podcast is the No. 1 podcast in the Religion & Spirituality category on Apple Podcasts, just ahead of Tara-Leigh Cobble’s “The Bible Recap.”
On Wednesdays, Sr. Miriam James “will guide us in imaginative prayer…through powerful moments in the gospels to help us really offer our hearts to Jesus.” On Saturdays, participants will “meditate in silence…with guidance from Cardinal Robert Sarah to find peace amidst the noise of the world.”
“We can’t wait to walk with you and all of these incredible folks,” said Hallow, “as we journey closer to God this Lent! Pray, fast, and give in a journey like no other and don’t forget to invite friends + family to join you!”
Those who wish to join Hallow’s Lent Pray40 Challenge can do so here.
ChurchLeaders has reached out to Hallow for comment and will update this article in the event of a reply.
