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SET FREE: Daily Lenten Reflections to Overcome the Seven Deadly Sins

The Catechism identifies the seven deadly sins as wrath, sloth, gluttony, lust, greed, envy, and pride.

These vices are “deadly” because they are the fountainheads from which all the other sins in our lives originate.

This action plan will help you learn the seven deadly sins—what they are and how they appear in our lives.

It will prepare you for Lent by outlining specific fasts you can use to combat each one of the sins and grow in discipline and trust in God.

Finally, it will show you how to pray with scripture and surrender your sin to God.

It ends with a powerful, step-by-step examination of conscience, which will help you have a deeper and truly profound experience of the sacrament of confession.

What is Set Free?

Let's ask Fr. Josh

How It Works

Step 1: Join the waitlist by downloading the Action Plan today

Step 2: Download and subscribe to the Ascension app

Step 3: On March 5 (Ash Wednesday), you'll get notified that the program is live

How to watch Set Free

Set Free is a study plan in the Ascension app. In order to view the program, you'll need to download the Ascension app to your smartphone or tablet.

Study plans are a premium feature available to paid subscribers only. However, you can access a 7-day free trial to sample the program and other premium features in the app!

In addition to Set Free, subscribers enjoy access to

  • All past and future Lent and Advent series
  • 60+ addtional study plans
  • 20+ Ascension Bible studies
  • 1000+ Bible Answers
  • Bible guide
  • Bible in a Year Companion
  • And all new features developed for the app

The Ascension App is the #1 Catholic Bible app in America for a reason!

Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins

Get the Book that Started it All...

Fr. Josh based the entire Set Free series on his new book, Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins.

This little book is a beautiful, prayerful resource that helps readers better understand the ways sin affects them in their daily lives, gives practical guidance and accompaniment, and reminds them of the power of surrendering to God in these areas and enlisting his help on the journey.

Get this small but powerful book to serve as a reminder and guide for freeing yourself from sin by God's grace, long after Lent is over.

Questions and Answers

Where can I watch Fr. Josh's Lent program?

Set Free is only available in the Ascension App. You can download the Ascension App from the App Store or Google Play Store on your smartphone or tablet.

If you're on your device, tap this link to open the app: https://link.ascension-app.com/FrJoshLent 

Do I have to subscribe to the app to watch the program?

Yes, Set Free is only available to paying subscribers or free trial participants in the Ascension App.

Does the Ascension App offer a free trial?

Yes, the Ascension App offers a 7 day trial! As long as you cancel 24 hours before the end of the trial you will not be charged.

Please note that if you'd like to cancel, Apple and Google require you to cancel the trials yourself—Ascension cannot cancel the trial for you.

What is the format of the program?

The Set Free series is a daily video program. There is also an audio-only option in the app.

How often will new episodes be released?

Starting March 5 (Ash Wednesday), new episodes will be released daily for the duration of Lent, through Easter Sunday.

Is there anything I should do before Lent to prepare?

Join the waitlist using the form on this page, or in the Ascension App! We'll notify you by email and text message as soon as the program is available. We're so excited to journey with you this Advent!