Explaining Lenten Sacrifices to Children

Explaining Lenten Sacrifices to Children

When I returned to the Church many years ago, I had a very gloomy image of Lent.  In particular, I perceived Lenten sacrifices as something to dread. Like a punishment. I am grateful that my spiritual director helped me understand Lenten sacrifices in a relational...
Finding Lenten Renewal in the Chaos of Parenting

Finding Lenten Renewal in the Chaos of Parenting

During the Lenten season, God invites us to turn inward, to pause, to rest so that we can find spiritual renewal. We are invited to step back and look at what is and isn’t working in our relationship with God and others. We are a society of DO-ers; we value work...
FREE Lenten Family Prayer Resource!

FREE Lenten Family Prayer Resource!

What? Ash Wednesday is less than 3 weeks away! Want to deepen your family prayer during Lent? Here’s my free family Lectio Divina guide for families. What Is Lectio Divina? Lectio Divina is an ancient form of prayer in which we meditate on a passage of Sacred...
The 3 Pillars of Lent for Families

The 3 Pillars of Lent for Families

A note from Kim: This is an updated version of my 3 pillars article from 2022. I write this article nearly every year, and I love it. I find myself looking forward to turning inward, heavenward with my family as Lent 2023 approaches! ****************** It’s hard to...
The 3 Pillars of Lent for Families

The 3 Pillars of Lent for Families

This is an updated version of my 3 pillars article from 2017. It’s hard to believe, but Lent begins in just a few weeks on Wednesday, February 26! Lent is a time to prepare our hearts and minds for Easter, and the Church recommends prayer, fasting, and...

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