Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to “be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Mercy or tender compassion (chesed in the Hebrew of the Old Testament) is God’s most distinctive...
This year's Lenten Gospel Reflection book contains brand new reflections from Bishop Barron, the full Gospel reading for each day, questions for reflection, journal pages, and Stations of the Cross reflections. Link in the headline.
The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, due to the uncertainties around Covid-19, have this year made Disciples on the Journey Lent 2021 available as a download on their website. The format is different, but the book has the same quality of reflections and material as before. They would appreciate a donation or free-will offering for the booklet. Link in the headline.
It’s not what you give up this Lent…It’s who you Become!! Feed your soul with prayer this Lent. Nothing will transform your life so completely, absolutely, and forever like really learning how to pray. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through all forty days of Lent, you will receive a daily email with a short video to help you reconnect with yourself and your God. Link in the headline.
Fr. Mark Toups, an experienced spiritual director, leads readers inward to invite the Lord to heal those areas where they need it most. Readers will receive daily guidance as well as supplemental videos, to help enter more deeply into Lent and remain focused throughout the season. The Ascension Lenten Companion: Year B (ascensionpress.com). Link in the headline.
The best way to include and engage your children in this rich season is through hands-on Lent activities. Activities that allow children to see, hear, taste, and touch are the most meaningful, and to be honest, just plain fun for them. At early ages, children learn through play, so if we can make an activity fun for them, they’re much more likely to retain the information presented to them.