Leah Perrault shares insights on the Lenten theme of the Victory of the Cross. Drawing parallels between agricultural seasons and the seasons of the Church, she emphasizes the significance of living within these seasons and practicing faith through various virtues, sacrifices, and acts of hope. Perrault challenges the notion of being a "practicing Catholic" as striving for perfection, instead suggesting it means continuously practicing virtues and sacrificial love. Through everyday sacrifices and choices, she illustrates the concept of practicing dying, leading to new life and growth, ultimately culminating in the victory of the Cross.

Key Takeaways:

1. Living in Seasons: Perrault highlights the importance of recognizing and embracing the seasons of life, both agriculturally and within the Church. Each season presents opportunities for practicing faith through hope, sacrifice, and virtue.
2. Practicing Faith: The episode emphasizes that faith is not merely about belief or profession but about actively living out virtues and sacrificial love. Perrault challenges the notion of perfection in being a "practicing Catholic" and suggests that it involves continuously striving to practice virtues and hope, even in imperfection.
3. Embracing Little Deaths: Perrault discusses the concept of practicing dying through everyday sacrifices and choices, illustrating how these small deaths lead to new life and growth. By embracing these challenges and sacrifices, individuals can participate in the victory of the Cross, where suffering does not have the final word, and new life emerges.

"Victory of the Cross" is a podcast that tenderly explores the triumph of love over life's adversities, offering a sanctuary of hope and inspiration. Join us on this heartfelt journey as we uncover stories of resilience and redemption, embracing the transformative power of the Cross in our lives.

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