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In Father David's letter to our parishes and in the homily on Feb. 26/27, we have been challenged to the One% Challenge for Lent!
This means either committing to 15 minutes of daily prayer OR increasing our current prayer by 15 minutes. Our exortation is for you to choose something and commit to it. There are countless ways and methods to pray and we have many resources to help you. Pick one or two and go for it! Check out this WORKSHEET (similar to the Lenten letter that was mailed) for you to plan how you will grow in prayer over the 40 days of Lent.
Also, see below for an overview of resources we are making available and some links to solid web or phone based resources."He who fails to plan is planning to fail."
Winston Churchill
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Lent Resources at Church
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Available at any of the entrances of church, you will find:
Diocese of Saginaw Little Black Books
Grab a "little black book" to follow along with daily scripture and reflections.
Life is Messy by Matthew Kelley
Spritual Reading each day can anchor our prayer and lead to profound reflections. Two short chapters a day would be a good Lenten pace for this easy and accessable book.
Evangelical Catholic 1% Challenge cards
With a guide to praying with scriptures (Lectio Divina), these cards contain the scrpture reference to the daily Gospel. Following the prompts to read, reflect, respond, and rest in the Gospel will allow a space for God to speak into your life through His Word.
The Word Among Us
Based on the daily readings, these reflections are similar resource to the Little Black Books. Some folks have been using this for years, perhaps this Lent is your time to give it a try!
Prayer Cards
Referenced at Mass on Feb. 26/27 and Ash Wednesday, grab a parish prayer card to ground your day with a Morning Offering and then recenter on God later in the day by praying the Divine Praises.
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Online Resources
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If you want daily inspiration in your inbox, then signup to recieve either Dynamic Catholic's Best Lent Ever daily emails OR Bishop Barron's Lent Reflections daily emails (+Barron's are also available here at the bottom of this page)! If you are looking for weekly inspiration, then Jason Simon of the Evangelical Catholic can send you weekly Sunday Gospel reflections.
If you are interested in the daily readings but do not need a reflection, or a looking for an easy way to remind yourself to do your daily scripture reading, then the US Bishops can send you the daily readings by subscribing here!
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Amen - Do you want to hear the daily readings proclaimed? This app would be a perfect way to be led through scripture and a reflection. Produced by Augusitne Institute, this free resource is great for someone who does not know where to begin! Available on Apple or Andriod.
One Minute Pause - Through gudied meditations, this app is "a simple way to reconnect with God in the midst of your busy day." Available on Apple or Android.
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Lenten activites for Kids - Check out a blogpost by a Catholic mom for Lenten activities to teach and inspire your kiddos
Movie suggestions for Lent - see a list of 10 movies that will help you grow this season
Creighton University resources - this library of info definately has something to offer everyone
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