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Lent can feel like a maze. But where is it all leading? Lent is not a program of self-improvement. It is part of something far greater: our transformation into the divine life of God. In this video, we explore why Lent exists and how Mary shows us the final goal. Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat Texts
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