At Mass on Sunday, I actually said to a friend, well, Easter is just a few weeks away!
Turns out it’s nearly five weeks away. That is not my definition of “few,” so clearly, I am ready for Lent to be over. As I shared, I am missing chocolate something terrible.
(And, yes, I know I’m not supposed to give up chocolate but instead do great things. I use “chocolate” as a shorthand for all my Lenten practices. I do admit, however, to giving up actual chocolate every year because it’s hard).
Are you feeling the same way? Feeling like a failure already at your Lenten practices and promises? Need a boost or a mid-Lent re-set?
Me, too.
So, over the next few weeks, I and some other local writers will be sharing books to reset your Lent.
This will end up being the 2015 edition of {Lent Book Series}. If I can be totally honest, I had really planned for this to be a full-fledged book series, running all Lent long. However, several things–mostly the busyness of life and my neglect of this space. First, I got a late start in asking writers to join in. A bunch responded. And then I just dropped the ball; life getting in the way, too. And then Lent started and I still hadn’t begun.
So, operating on the principle of better late than never, and knowing that I and many others need a Lent “reset” after a few weeks, I reframed the series. I hope you’ll find some of the ideas helpful in making your Lent fruitful.
Check back here on Friday, when I’ll share some of Pope Francis’ favorite books, and why they might make good reads on your Lenten journey. Several times a week, I or others will be sharing good reads, and before you know it, we really will be just a few weeks from Easter.