It’s not that hard to make your Lenten journey very special. There are many helpful ways to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Lent. Here are a few ideas that will help you get started.
- Pray the Stations of the Cross as a Family
It is good to have your Lenten journey together as a family. Praying the Stations of the Cross together as a family can be a great way for building up a spiritual relationship during Lent. Set apart some time to pray the 14 Stations of the Cross and it can help the children know and understand the story of Jesus’ last journey on the Earth. Make the kids ask questions on the happenings at each station, note the interesting symbols, share the message of Jesus’ experience, and discuss ways you might apply his teachings in everyday life.
- Give up Social Media for Lent
An excellent opportunity to keep away from the online world is to give up social media and mobile phones during lent. You can explore what else life has to offer. For us, it can be a chance to deepen our faith and focus more on spiritual matters and relationships with the family and friends. Spending 40 days without Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp can be a very challenging part of your Lenten journey. But, it will lead us to inner peace and a greater appreciation of our connections offline.
- Be Patient with your Loved Ones
For many people the season of Lent is a time for spiritual enrichment. This could be a time to enhance your relationship with your loved ones. Patience is one of the essential components that will make one a loving and devoted partner or a family member. Lent is an ideal time to think about making a special effort to be patient with your loved ones. Patient behavior towards your family members will help build up strong and steady relationships that will stand the test of time. Keeping an open heart and mind will enable you to hold better conversations and create meaningful moments of understanding that will more likely happen when patience takes precedence over frustration.
- Try some new Vegetarian Recipes
Fasting is a good idea during the Lenten season. It can help you control your desires. If your favourite dish is meat, you can give up, and trying out new vegetarian dishes can be a great way to stay motivated on your Lenten journey. If you love cooking, try inventing your unique recipe.
- Reading the Scripture or a Spiritual Book
Try to read the Scripture or a spiritual book which will fill your soul with joy and purpose. It’s an activity that can help provide perspective, peace, and growth along your faith journey. Reading these texts allows you to gain insight into the feelings others or how to navigate your own emotions in the wake of struggles or triumphs. Whether your goal is to learn more about Scripture, live a faithful life, or just relax and find respite from the daily hustle and bustle, simply making time for daily spiritual reading can make all the difference.
- Go on a Retreat for Lent
Going on a retreat is an ideal way to spend quality self-reflective time. It’s essential during any retreat to set aside some time for spiritual practices like prayer, meditation, and journaling. Making the most of your prayer time will help you make the most of the Lent.