A Russian Novel for Lent on Hallow

When Hallow CEO Alex Jones told Ashley Lenz he wanted to feature The Brothers Karamazov in the app’s annual Pray40 Lenten challenge, she had one condition: a weeklong retreat at Notre Dame. The retreat became the foundation for what would become Hallow’s most successful Pray40 campaign ever. More importantly, it confirmed a conviction at the heart of her work—that a truly good and beautiful book can open hearts to Jesus Christ.

Three Takeaways:

• The Brothers Karamazov is a journey of radical humility and repentance that leads readers to reflect upon the meaning of true love in a fallen world.
• Through the medium of literature, God reveals profound truths that foster deeper spiritual maturity and embodied living.
• Every person needs a spiritual and intellectual well of sustenance to draw upon, and reading is a vital part of that well.

Alex Jones is the CEO and cofounder of Hallow, the #1 prayer and meditation app in the world.

Ashley Lenz is an educator, minister, and the director of writing and content of Hallow, the #1 prayer and meditation app in the world.