So, What Are You Doing for Lent?
February 22nd, 2007 by Joe
Catechists typically practice what they preach and, this time of the year, we are preaching Lent to our students. That leads me to ask, WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS LENT? What is your spiritual plan for growth? How are you practicing the Lenten disciplines? Let’s take the next couple of days to just share our thoughts, insights, and experiences around this question.
Joe D. Says
Do as I do, not just as I say!
Great idea!
Feb 22nd, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Lauretta Says
There is a web site from the Irish Jesuits call “Sacred Space” They provide guided reflections on the daily readings that only take about 10 minutes. Since I’m on the computer quite a bit during the day, it’s actually pretty easy to do this quick Ignatian spiritual exercise.
Here is the address:
http://www.sacredspace.ie/
Feb 24th, 2007 at 9:44 am
Joe Says
Thanks, Lauretta…that’s a great site not only for Lent, but also year-round!
Feb 24th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Mary Says
I started this Lent with a retreat weekend. I have decided that this Lent, I will let God be the director…to keep myself open to where He leads and to listen for His words in my classroom. I learn alot from my students. Next week I am challenging them to a discussion: “Lent is the Spring Training of the Soul.”
Feb 25th, 2007 at 4:12 am
Joe Says
Mary, I’m glad you were able to begin Lent with a retreat. How appropriate. I hope you and your students have a good spring training!
Feb 25th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Ali Says
I, too, am dedicating myself to prayer this Lent. My 6 yo and I are learning to say the Rosary together, and I’m also saying prayers and different intervals during the day. It’s a great way to center yourself.
As a family we are using this daily calender to do and discuss http://www.transporter.com/fatherpeffley/Doctrine/LentenCalendar.html (it was posted at a website once
)
The webiste Lauretta posted looks interesting, too. Thanks for that
Ali
Feb 26th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Joe Says
Ali, learning the Rosary is a good Lenten practice. The mysteries of the Rosary help us to reflect on the life of Jesus and Mary and how we can become more faithful followers of Jesus. My best to you and your 6 yo!
Feb 26th, 2007 at 2:39 pm