This post is a part of the Catholic Teen Life Lenten Journey.
Lent starts tomorrow!! Can you believe it? Are you ready?
Lent is a season of conversion and penance. We rid ourselves of the things or attitudes that separate us from God and replace them with new, good habits that lead us closer to God.
Just a reminder for anyone who hasn't yet heard about the Catholic Teen Life lenten Journey...
Starting tomorrow, we will complete acts of service that include either prayer, fasting, or almsgiving, learn about the pillars of Lent in the context of service, and learn how to practically serve and show mercy in our everyday teenage lives. By ridding ourselves of selfishness and asking our Lord to fill us up to overflowing with His love and mercy, we will truly receive so many graces from God and serve Him and the entire world during this Lenten season.
A few important reminders....
1. I want to emphasize, if you already have something planned to give up or add during Lent, you can still participate!! In my case, along with completing the act of service for the CTL Lenten Journey each day, I'm going to pray the Rosary for peace in the world. This is both an addition AND a sacrifice for me because while I dearly love Mamma Mary, the Rosary is something I have a hard time sticking with. The sacrifices/ things to add are simple. I promise. This will be beneficial, but definitely not too difficult.
2. If you are unable to complete the sacrifice or action for the day, or if you don't feel that it will be beneficial to you, THAT'S OKAY!! The ideas for service I will provide are just that- ideas.
3. To find some more resources and to quickly and easily find the post each day, follow the blog on Instagram. If you don't have Instagram, don't worry, I'll be posting each day's activity here on the blog too. :-)
4. If you are giving up social media or the internet for Lent and would like a printable list of the sacrifices for each day, feel free to comment below and I'll make sure that you get a copy.
5. Please share this post with anyone you think might like to participate!!
I'm praying that together, by the end of the Lenten season, we will have grown in our understanding of true, Christ-like service and love, and will be emboldened to continue this lifestyle of service and conversion throughout the rest of the year.
Our culture needs a revival of service.
Our culture needs love.
Our culture needs conversion.
Our culture needs to let our Lord wash its feet.
We are His hands and feet in the world. By the grace of God, all of that can begin with us.
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