Lent is a journey which begins from the dust of Ash Wednesday to the dawn of Easter Sunday. Ashes remind us that we are created from the earth and it connects us with the rest of humanity and to all living things. While dust reminds us of our vulnerabilities and challenges, lent offers us opportunities for spiritual renewal. This hand out informs us the parish plan for this Lent and Holy Week offering opportunities for personal and parish renewal. In the Holy Week from Monday – Wednesday we will have opportunities for reflection and prayer in the church helping us to focus on the Holy Week liturgy.
Our world is full of so many images that lure our minds and hearts elsewhere. Some symbols will carry the ongoing meaning we give them, for us and for our families and loved ones. We can let our homes be places that help raise our minds and hearts to God. The following preparation at our living space may of help to make this year’s Lent different.
- Keep a crucifix in a central place in our home during Lent.
- A candle can be lit at each meal to remind us of the light of Christ among us in Lent.
- Place a Bible in a central place in our home reminds us of the central place of God’s Word in our lives.