Journey Through Lent - Catholicism
These are but a few of the words that flow into my mind when I think about the season of Lent and the joyous celebration of Easter that follows. Being Christians, we are always reminded of the greatest sacrifice ever made for us - which is, of ... [... more]
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Pilgrim Road: A Benedictine Journey Through Lent
 A delightful and insightful travel guide for our journeys: I have read many, many books of this type: ones that guide us through the spiritual journey. This is absolutely one of the very best. As a spiritual director and occasional writer myself I tend [... more]
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Lent as a Living Practice Meditation - Meditation
Lent is a holy season with a joyful outcome and as such is one of my favorite times of the year. Rather than think of Lent as a time of forsaking something I think of it as a time of extra preparation and enrichment in my spiritual life. Growing ... [... more]
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The Meaning of Lent - Christian Living
Many Christians observe Lent, the forty-day period before Easter beginning on Ash Wednesday. Participants are to imitate Jesus, who spent forty days in the desert in prayer and fasting before beginning His public ministry. Observing Lent helps to ... [... more]
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Leading Children Through Lent - Christian Living
As adults during Lent we can spend time contemplating the mystery of God's We know that freedom comes from this gift of life. As stated so well by Eugène de Guérin, "When the soul has laid down its faults at the feet of The butterfly [... more]
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How to Survive Lent
Lent is a time of self examination and repentance in the Christian religion. It is a period that lasts 40 days--patterned after the 40 days and nights Jesus Christ spent in the wilderness. Christian churches practice Lent in different ways. Learn ... [... more]
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Lent - Meditation and Prayer - Meditation
Lent, beginning with Shrove Tuesday, can be a time for increasing attention to reflection and prayer; an opportunity to 'practice what we preach' in kindness and care. Begin by sitting with a straight back on a cushion on the floor, your bed or a ... [... more]
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How to Follow the Spiritual Readings for Lent
Lent is a good time to take advantage of the opportunity to develop your spiritual discipline. One way to do this is to follow the spiritual readings for Lent by reading the Bible every day. Choose a translation of the Bible that is easy to read ... [... more]
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Lent and Easter Wisdom from Thomas Merton
THE BEST OF THIS LIGUORI SERIES OF SEASONAL MEDITATIONS WITH JOURNALLING, SCRIPTURE, AND PASSAGES FROM FATHER MERTON: The Catholic Publishing House Liguori Press has produced several volumes of collections from writers with varying degrees of relation to [... more]
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A Season for the Spirit: Readings for the Days of Lent
Meditations for Lent that will deepen your prayer life: Martin Smith is a clear and thoughtful writer, and a wonderful guide for Christians looking for help in getting right with God. This book is a series of short essays. Each is accompanied by a a text [... more]
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Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen
Word's from Henri Nouwen: I have used this book daily for Lent and it is excellent. It compares favorably with Nouwen's "Show Me The Way" which I have been using for Lent for many years now. I recommend both books highly. They compliment each [... more]
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The Desert: An Anthology for Lent
Excellent Lenten preparation to use year after year: The Desert is one of the best anthologies of mediations for Lent that I have seen. The book has three explanatory chapters on desert spirituality and it's literature. The core of the book is a group of [... more]
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