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The Return (Pre-order)
The Return (Pre-order)
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The Return (Pre-order)
The Return (Pre-order)

The Return (Pre-order)

Lent Companion 2026
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"Come, let us return to the Lord...that he may heal us" 

 

                                                    - Hosea 6:1


Why do we repent? Why do we sacrifice? Every year on Ash Wednesday, Catholics accept ashes on their forehead as a sign of these things. We are reminded to “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” And for the next 40+ days, we recommit to doing so. It’s the most important choice we can make in our relationship with God, the most important thing we could do in life, but why?

Life Teen’s 2026 Lent Companion breaks repentance down into two parts — making a halfway turn away from sin and then the complete, 180-degree return to God. More than just a reminder to “give something up” and stick with it, this little book is an invitation to set aside a few moments each day to fully experience the love and mercy God offers you this season, to let your sacrifices return you to a healing relationship with the one who sacrificed it all for you.

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    “The Return” offers 47 daily devotional entries for Ash Wednesday (February 18th) through Easter Sunday (April 5th) in 2026 — including a reference to the Gospel reading from Mass, a brief written Reflection, a practical Challenge, and a unique Prayer. Progressively, these elements of the annual Life Teen Lent Companion take you on a spiritual walk through the Church’s season of repentance, helping you turn your steps away from darkness and death and return to the light and life Jesus offers not just at the end of the walk, but throughout the journey itself.

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    • Introduction to “The Return” and 47 Lenten reflections crafted for teens by the Innovation team at Life Teen
    • Accompanying prayers and challenges to help you continually return to the heart of the Gospel throughout Lent

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    Mark Hart serves as the Chief Innovation Officer of Life Teen International, a global, Catholic youth ministry movement dedicated to leading teenagers closer to Christ. With 30 years of experience in youth ministry, Mark is a bestselling author of over 30 books, former SiriusXM radio host, popular speaker, and award-winning producer. His candid humor and passion for Scripture help Catholics everywhere enjoy engaging with God’s Word in relevant ways. Mark and his wife, Melanie, have four children and live in Phoenix, Arizona.

Who Needs This Book

Teenagers, those who work with teenagers, and anyone looking for a concise, practical, and personal tool to connect with Jesus through his powerful work in the Gospels

Using This Book

Listen: Read the Gospel passage and reflection to immerse yourself in the scene and hear God speaking to your heart.

Commit: Challenge yourself a little bit each day to follow Jesus’ lead and bring his teachings to life with practical suggestions. 

Grow: Use each prayer as inspiration to carry your conversation with Jesus into your daily experiences.