Lent – Page 7

Guiding Teenagers in Lent: Give Up on Giving Up?

"I truly believe there can be tremendous spiritual growth during an intentional period of sacrifice and denial. But I wonder if …

"The key, I have found, is using stories, songs, prayers, and movement to keep children engaged and deepen their …

"By coming near the cross through prayer, we can know and imitate heart of Christ." Adult Resources for Lent Five …

"You are testing yourself – and allowing God to test you – to see if, by giving up something that maybe you are too focused on in …

"In this time of Lent especially, as we look toward Golgotha and Christ's sacrifice for us, an olive wood cross serves as a …

"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or …

"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …

"Put out signs, advertise in social media, create simple flyers that you members can give to colleagues, neighbors and friends, …

"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the …

"The mingling of innocence and maturity, playfulness and reverence creates a bold and bigger vision of the church as the body of …