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Lent isn't about training ourselves with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving so we are "good enough" to be worthy of God's mercy. Instead, we practice these disciplines to more closely pattern our lives after the example Jesus set through his Cross and Resurrection. In Turn to the Cross, each day from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday begins with a passage from the Liturgy of the Hours--a psalm, prayer, antiphon or response--followed by a short spiritual reflection, morning and evening prayers, and a question to ponder throughout the day. About five minutes a day is all we need as we turn to the Cross for healing, hope, and renewal. Each week includes a new Lenten theme: God is faithful; the call to conversion; loving others by giving alms; self-denial through fasting; union with God in prayer; and following Christ through the Cross. The book is affordably priced for individual and bulk purchases by Catholic parishes, schools, and other institutions.
This devotional guide offers daily prayers and reflections for the Lenten season, focusing on the redemptive power of the Cross. The book structures each day from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday with passages from the Liturgy of the Hours, followed by spiritual reflections, morning and evening prayers, and a daily question for contemplation. It emphasizes that Lenten disciplines are not about earning God's mercy but about aligning oneself with Christ's example of sacrifice and resurrection. The weekly themes explore faithfulness, conversion, almsgiving, fasting, prayer, and following Christ.
The book is presented as an accessible resource for individual and bulk purchase by Catholic parishes and institutions, suggesting its utility for communal Lenten observance. Its structure, which integrates established liturgical elements with personal reflection, indicates a design intended to foster spiritual growth during the Lenten period. The emphasis on the Cross as a source of healing and hope aligns with traditional Catholic Lenten themes. The affordability and practical daily format suggest it is aimed at a broad audience seeking structured spiritual practice.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
2023-09-22
Publisher:
Ave Maria Press
ISBN-10:
1646802632
ISBN-13:
9781646802630
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