Happy (?) Ash Wednesday, everyone!
Lent is a season that's really hard to wrap your head around- or maybe it's that we over-think it. Lucky for me (and therefore you), there are a ton of great Catholic bloggers out there who have contributed their thoughts and ideas on how to have a successful, holy Lent. Remember, Lent is not a diet- in fact, as our priest reminded us this weekend, if you treat it like a dieting challenge with the intention of losing weight, you could actually be adding to your own pride and therefore defeating the purpose of Lent altogether.
So check out these handy resources if you're struggling with how to handle these next 40-some-odd-days!
Start here for a historical look at Lent and a discussion of the whole Sunday thing:
"LET US KEEP THE FAST?" WHAT TO DO ABOUT SUNDAYS DURING LENT at Daniel Bearman
On choosing a Lenten penance:
SACRIFICE ALL THE THINGS: THE LOSER'S GUIDE TO WINNING LENT at The Catholic Table
OUTSIDE THE BOX: 66 THINGS TO GIVE UP OR TAKE UP FOR LENT at Catholic All Year
"When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites":
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THAT FALL DURING LENT? at Catholic All Year
On feasting when you're supposed to feast:
LENT IS HARD TO DO AND OTHER EARTH SHATTERING INSIGHTS FOR LAETARE SUNDAY at Catholic All Year
On observing Lent with your little ones:
9 IDEAS FOR OBSERVING LENT WITH KIDS at Carrots for Michaelmas
Did you see that the USCCB is having a giveaway today? Share your #ashtag selfie!
Lent is a season that's really hard to wrap your head around- or maybe it's that we over-think it. Lucky for me (and therefore you), there are a ton of great Catholic bloggers out there who have contributed their thoughts and ideas on how to have a successful, holy Lent. Remember, Lent is not a diet- in fact, as our priest reminded us this weekend, if you treat it like a dieting challenge with the intention of losing weight, you could actually be adding to your own pride and therefore defeating the purpose of Lent altogether.
So check out these handy resources if you're struggling with how to handle these next 40-some-odd-days!
Start here for a historical look at Lent and a discussion of the whole Sunday thing:
"LET US KEEP THE FAST?" WHAT TO DO ABOUT SUNDAYS DURING LENT at Daniel Bearman
On choosing a Lenten penance:
SACRIFICE ALL THE THINGS: THE LOSER'S GUIDE TO WINNING LENT at The Catholic Table
OUTSIDE THE BOX: 66 THINGS TO GIVE UP OR TAKE UP FOR LENT at Catholic All Year
"When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites":
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THAT FALL DURING LENT? at Catholic All Year
On feasting when you're supposed to feast:
LENT IS HARD TO DO AND OTHER EARTH SHATTERING INSIGHTS FOR LAETARE SUNDAY at Catholic All Year
On observing Lent with your little ones:
9 IDEAS FOR OBSERVING LENT WITH KIDS at Carrots for Michaelmas
Did you see that the USCCB is having a giveaway today? Share your #ashtag selfie!
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