Lenten Devotionals 2021
Lenten Devotional Week 4
Lenten Devotional Week 4 We have been invited, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent: by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and alms-giving; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy word.This week we continue our examination of what a life of faith in Jesus Christ looks like and what changes it will bring about in our hearts. In particular, we will consider Paul’s exhortation to “… be imitators of God, as beloved children. And…
Lenten Devotional Week 3
Lenten Devotional Week 3 We have been invited, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent: by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and alms-giving; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy word.We have considered what it means to be baptized into the Body of Christ and how prayer is essential to maintaining our life of faith. We now begin to examine what that life should look like, both inwardly and outwardly. Day 1Where is the…
Lenten Devotional Week 2
Lenten Devotional Week 2 We have been invited, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent: by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and alms-giving; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy word.Last week we began our Lenten journey reflecting on our baptism and what it means to live in newness of life as a member of the Body of Christ. This week we will consider how that life is sustained, examining three metaphors and how they become real…
Lenten Week 1 Devotionals
Lenten Devotional Week 1 We have been invited, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent: by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and alms-giving; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy word.We begin our Lenten journey with a reflection on baptism. Day 1:What does my baptism mean to me?What responsibilities does it bring about in my life?Even if I feel alienated sometimes, what makes me return to these roots ofmy existence as a child of God? Day…