Lent is more than giving something up. It’s about letting God expose what’s underneath.I’m sharing what I gave up for Lent this year, why I chose it, and what it’s already revealing in me. From cutting out Uber Eats and food delivery to being intentional about my words and refusing gossip or unkind speech, this Lent has been confronting in ways I didn’t expect.This is just an honest check-in. No preaching lol just reflection! If you’re walking through Lent right now and feeling stretched, you’re not alone. Let me know in the comments what you gave up and what God is showing you!

today i’m sitting down with Sam AKA CatholicSam, a catholic convert and content creator and his journey into the Church is both thoughtful and bold. We talk about conversion, Protestant objections and what ultimately drew him to Catholicism.we also continue the conversation with an exclusive q&a on patreon, where we answer questions submitted directly by the community.join us on patreon for the exclusive q&a herewww.patreon.com/anamunleyconnect with saminstagram: @catholicsamyoutube: www.youtube.com/@CatholicSamm

Lent has begun, and Episode 1 of 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross starts with the foundation of Christianity: you don’t get to follow Jesus and skip the Cross.

In this reflection, we break down what Jesus actually means when He says, “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). The Cross is not inconvenience. It’s death to self. It’s surrender. It’s allowing God to reorder your loves.

We also look at Peter’s resistance to suffering (Mark 8:31–33), why so much of our struggle in Lent is really about control, and what redemptive suffering actually means in Catholic theology.

If Lent feels uncomfortable this year, that’s not failure. The Cross exposes before it purifies.

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