Lenten Practices

The goal of any Lenten practice or observance is to grow in appreciation of the love of God for us and to grow closer to Jesus who sacrificed himself for us. This appreciation should inspire us to imitate Jesus as self-sacrificing and self giving people.
 
Some Lenten Suggestions
 
Attend mass and receive Holy Communion more often
Receive the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation
Offer a sacrifice to the Lord
Reach out to the needy
Spend time in quiet personal prayer with the Lord
Spend time reading and meditating on the Scripture or Spiritual Reading
Perform acts of kindness for others
Meditate on the First and Greatest Commandment: ”Love God with your whole self, Love your neighbor as yourself”
 
Begin your day with the following:
 
A Lenten Morning Offering

Lord Jesus,
You lived and died for me.
Help me to keep that thought before me today so
that whatever life brings, whether it be success
or failure, satisfaction or disappointment, happiness or
sorrow, I may offer it to You.
Through me, may everyone I meet this day, see
You, Lord, feel your presence and experience your love.
Lord, I offer You today.
May I serve You by serving others in Your name,
making all that I do a gift of love and thanksgiving
For all You have done for me.
Amen.
God Bless us all!
Fr. Citino