Join us on a journey back home to the Lord – no matter our sins, no matter our struggles, no matter how far we’ve strayed away. Just as we’ll see through the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we’re all farther away from God than we need to be…but the good news is God is always waiting for us with open arms, running out to us while we are still a long way off.
To truly bring the truths of this parable to life during this Lenten season in Pray40, we’ll delve into the incredible book, widely considered one of the greatest novels of all time: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It is a timeless exploration of faith, doubt, responsibility, and what it means to love.
The Brothers Karamazov is widely recognized as one of the greatest novels ever written. Its power lies not in the drama between the brothers, the intrigue of its murder mystery, or the suspense of its courtroom finale, but in the questions at its heart: Is God real? And if He is, then what does that mean for me?
At its core, it is a story of fathers and sons—of a father’s sins and the brokenness of his children, each struggling with who God is and what they owe to one another. Dmitri’s reckless passion mirrors his father’s corruption, Ivan’s cold rationalism rebels against it, and Alyosha’s tender compassion reflects the quiet holiness of his mentor, the soldier-turned-monk Father Zossima.
Through their tragic, comic, and deeply human collision, Dostoevsky shows how sin and love ripple outward, shaping the lives of all who are connected to us. He invites each of us to step toward mercy: to confront our divided hearts, to return to God, and to be drawn back into authentic communion with one another. In the end, as Father Zossima teaches, “Love is such a priceless treasure that you can redeem the whole world by it.”
St Michael the Archangel + Hallow
We are excited to partner with Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer app, to help deepen our relationship with God through guided prayer and meditation. Hallow offers content for prayer, mental health, sleep, audiobooks, sacred music, and more.
Our goal in this partnership is to help you encounter Jesus in prayer, build a daily prayer habit, connect with your faith community, and strengthen our parish’s mission through prayer.
All parishioners and school families—whether using the free version or a subscription—are invited to join St Michael the Archangel’s parish page on the app. Here, you can share prayer requests, participate in prayer challenges, and grow in faith together. Each time you pray for someone, they’ll be notified and encouraged.
Student accounts cannot access the community tab, so we recommend parents create their own accounts to join our parish page and experience the power of prayer as a community.
To join, visit hallow.com/parish/, search by zip code 66224, and follow the prompts. Joining our community page is free.
Parishioner Discounts:
New Subscribers: 6-month free trial, 25% off. Go to Hallow.com/parish to redeem. Find your parish (no code needed).
Renewing Subscribers: 25% off. Go to Hallow.com/redeem to redeem. Use code GrowthSub25 to redeem.
Hallow helps millions of people grow closer to God through guided prayer, meditation, Scripture, and sacred music. You can even pray alongside Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sr. Miriam James, Jonathan Roumie, Mark Wahlberg, and many more.
Once connected, you’ll be able to share prayer requests, encourage one another, and join parish-wide prayer challenges throughout the year.
Our very first challenge was the How to Pray Challenge, back in September 2025. This was a beautiful opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ and grow in prayer as a parish family.
Upcoming challenges:
Advent - Pray25
Lent - Pray40
Easter Season (TBD)
The Hallow app is free to download and there are two options for using it. There is a free version that does not require any payment for Hallow and then there is an optional paid subscription.
If you want to know more about the benefits of subscribing, please check this article:
The Free Version of Hallow We invite you to pray with our free version of Hallow any time! By default, the app contains hundreds of free sessions and the essential features you need to enrich your prayer life. An optional paid subscription unlocks additional prayers and features like Music Radio.
Hallow is deeply committed to bringing prayer to our community and currently shares Hallow for free with priests and religious, as well as many organizations in need, (e.g., faith immersion programs, retreats, Christian non-profits) to help in the formation of faith lives how we can.
If you choose not to purchase a subscription you can still access our free content including:
Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike
Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike
Examen
Daily Gospel (5, 10, 15 mins)
Spiritual Writing
Daily Rosary
Divine Mercy
Daily Meditation
Daily Mass Readings
7-Day Litany of Trust Challenge
Types of Prayer with Bishop Rhoades
Failure to Growth - Sam Guzman & Alex Jones
Homilies - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Deepening Prayer - Archbishop Hughes
St. Teresa of Avila - Dr. Gwen Adams
Be-dad-itudes - Dr. Greg Popcak
Chaldean Prayers - Fr. Simon Esshaki
Rosary - Bishop Barron
Stations - Bishop Barron
Sunday Sermons - Bishop Barron
The Hallow Subscription The Hallow subscription pricing depends on the subscription plan and the country or region of purchase. To find up-to-date pricing in your region visit your app store.
We currently offer 3 subscription plan options in the United States market:
Individual Annual Plan: $69.99/year
This comes out to about $6 per month, but it's billed once annually — not monthly.
Individual Monthly Plan: $10.99/month
Friends & Family Annual Plan: $119.99/year
This plan covers up to 6 members and offers a discounted rate compared to multiple individual subscriptions — ideal for families or small groups.
Please note that the prices listed do not include sales tax, which will vary based on the platform where you make the purchase.
All paid subscriptions to Hallow start with a free trial so you can try all of our content for free before paying. You can cancel any time during the trial and you won't get charged.