Ash Wednesday begins today and as in the past, I have delayed actually being intentional about my goals for Lent 2012. Lent always brings surprises, but what am I willing to bring to this holy season? Today’s post includes a variety of items for all ages including:
- Pope Benedict XVI giving a brief meditation on the significance of Ash Wednesday and Lent,
- Joe Paprocki, from Loyola Press, providing 40 daily activities for Lent 2012 that are primarily at-home activities but that could be a component in the formation sessions too,
- Center for Ministry Development lesson plan for Middle School youth regarding temptation and how we respond to temptation,
- Mark Hart explains why Catholics put ashes on their heads on Ash Wednesday
- Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur provides a Station of the Cross for women
40 Lenten Ideas for 40 Days, by Joe Paprocki
Lead Us Not into Temptation Lesson Plan by Susan Searle (Center for Ministry Development)
Mark Hart (the Bible Geek) explains why Catholics put ashes on their heads today
Stations of the Cross for Women
