Show Notes: Rebuild & Renew – A Lenten Journey to Rest, Restore, and Rise

Podcast Series: Rebuild the Body – A Lenten Guide to Resting Well

Episode 1: Sabbath and Stillness—Rest as Worship

Episode Summary

In this first episode of our Rebuild the Body – A Lenten Guide to Resting Well series, we explore the power of Sabbath and Stillness as an act of worship. In our fast-paced world, rest often feels unproductive—but Scripture, philosophy, and even fitness science tell us otherwise.

We reflect on Psalm 46:10, explore Josef Pieper’s insights on leisure as worship, and discuss how Sabbath rest is not a suggestion but a command from God. Plus, we draw parallels between muscle recovery and spiritual renewal, showing why stillness is essential for strength in both body and soul.

Join us as we challenge the modern mindset of constant busyness and rediscover the holiness of rest this Lent.

Key Topics Covered

✅ Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
✅ The story of St. John Paul II’s silent prayer life and how stillness fueled his mission
✅ Josef Pieper on leisure as worship – Why true rest is about receiving, not producing
✅ Why God commanded Sabbath rest and how modern life has distorted its purpose
✅ The fitness parallel: Why muscles (and souls) grow during recovery
✅ Signs of spiritual overtraining – When prayer feels like a chore and faith feels exhausting
✅ How to reclaim Sabbath rest and make space for God’s renewal

Action Challenge

This week, choose one act of stillness:
🕊️ Sit in silent prayer for 5–10 minutes.
🚗 Turn off the car radio and drive in silence.
⛪ Stay a few minutes after Mass in quiet adoration.
📖 Meditate on a single scripture verse without distractions.

Let’s break free from the “always on” culture and reclaim the gift of rest in God’s presence.

Resources Mentioned

📖 Scripture References:

• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
• Genesis 2:2-3 – God rested on the seventh day and made it holy.
• Mark 2:27 – “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”

📚 Books & Theological Insights:

• Leisure: The Basis of Culture – Josef Pieper

Next Episode: Restoring Through Prayer

Next week, we continue our Lenten series by diving into how prayer restores us physically, mentally, and spiritually. We’ll explore different forms of prayer, including active and contemplative prayer, and how to integrate them into your daily life.

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🙏 Let’s rebuild our bodies and souls this Lent—one moment of rest at a time.

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Rebuild the Body: A Lenten Guide to Resting Well” is a Catholic Lenten devotional designed to help you embrace faith-filled rest while strengthening your body and soul. 

In a world that glorifies constant activity, this guide teaches the spiritual and physical benefits of rest, drawing from Scripture, Catholic teachings, and fitness principles to help you balance movement and stillness, surrender and strength.

Inside, you’ll find daily reflections, scripture-based mindset shifts, and simple breath prayers & restorative workouts to help you renew your strength this Lent. 

Whether you’re and athlete, a busy Catholic professional, or someone seeking spiritual renewal, this devotional will.

Download your copy today and discover how true renewal happens when we trust God’s timing.

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