Three Ways to Prepare for Lent
Lent is a time of detox. It’s a time to step back from the fray and examine our souls. In this article, I’d like to propose that we start preparing for Lent now so we set ourselves up for success and realistic expectations when the season comes. Here are some ways to do that:
- Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Find an Adoration chapel, and pray there some time before Lent. This will provide the proper environment to quiet your heart and hear what God is calling you to do this Lent.
- Take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus began his ministry by saying “Repent, the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2). It’s never a bad time to heed His words.
- Restart, recharge, or reconsider your New Year’s Resolution with a spiritual boost. Sometimes a closer look at our souls could provide the renewal we were missing earlier in the year.