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As we step into the sacred season of Lent, a time of purification, the call to tend to our spiritual lives with greater mindfulness becomes more pronounced. Lent invites us to shed attachments, overcome sin, and draw closer to Christ. Below are some recommendations of spiritual reads and devotionals that my family and I have been blessed by.

If you find these recommendations outside of Lent, don’t let that deter you—pursue them. One need not wait for a specific period to fulfill the duty of spiritual reading. Let the pursuit of wisdom be a constant, enriching every moment of your life.

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The Sinner’s Guide

Venerable Louis of Granada

This Lent, we are continuing a cherished spiritual practice that we returned to during Advent—family spiritual reading (reading the same book with each member having their own copy) during our daily devotions.

For this season of penance and renewal, we have chosen The Sinner’s Guide by Venerable Louis of Granada, a work that we will read alongside deeper instruction from a traditional priest.

Venerable Louis, known as the Saint Maker, was one of the most exceptional spiritual teachers of the 16th century. His work, compared to The Imitation of Christ, is both profound and practical, offering guidance on virtue, the dangers of vice, and the path to true conversion. The wisdom within these pages has been treasured by saints such as St. Teresa of Avila, St. Francis de Sales, and St. Vincent de Paul.

As we enter into this penitential season, may this reading serve as a guide in our pursuit of holiness, helping us to grow in virtue and root out the vices that hinder our union with Christ.

The Road to Calvary: Daily Meditations for Lent and Easter, St. Alphonsus Liguori

My family has been profoundly moved by St. Alphonsus Liguori. For several years, we’ve journeyed alongside him during Advent, and now, we’re eager to continue this enriching experience through Lent with “The Road to Calvary.” This accessible and insightful Lenten devotional offers daily meditations that guide us deeper into the season. St. Alphonsus Liguori’s words resonate with profound truths, providing invaluable guidance as we navigate our Lenten journey. Whether you’re new to his writings or a longtime admirer, this devotional is sure to enrich your spiritual life during this sacred season.

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The Daily Saint

Did you know that many saints, including St. Ignatius, advocated for the powerful practice of offering daily gratitude? St. Ignatius instructed that expressing thanks daily helps us recognize God’s presence in our lives, fostering a deeper appreciation for His love.

This journal is an accessible treasure for all ages, making it a perfect companion for any season of life. It is an excellent tool to foster the simple yet profound practice that will nurture your spiritual life and help you tend to your Rule of Life.

Currently, my family and I are gearing up for Lent, and we’ve decided to make this journal our cherished companion, turning it into a family gratitude journal. We’ll add it to our nightly family devotions to reflect on our blessings and deepen our Love of God.

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What most attracts God’s grace is gratitude, because if we thank him for a gift, he is touched and hastens to give us ten more, and if we thank him again with the same enthusiasm, what an incalculable multiplication of graces! I have experienced this; try it yourself and you will see! My gratitude for everything he gives me is limitless, and I prove it to him in a thousand ways.

-St. Therese of Lisieux

The Liturgical Year

The Liturgical Year Set by Dom Prosper Guéranger is an invaluable resource that has profoundly impacted my family’s journey into the rich traditions of the Faith. This pivotal work propelled us into the practice of living liturgically within our home and daily lives. For years, we relied on the free online versions before adding a cherished hardbound set to our family library. As Lent approaches, delving into this wealth of wisdom promises not only to deepen one’s understanding of the liturgy but also to bring abundant spiritual merit. I highly recommend immersing yourself in the profound insights of Dom Prosper Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year” for a transformative Lenten experience and to further study the Faith.

The Church’s Year

This traditional Catholic staple in our devotions, “The Church’s Year” by Fr. Leonard Goffine is an indispensable guide, especially in preparation for Holy Mass on Sundays. This traditional Catholic treasure provides profound explanations of the readings, insights into the liturgical year, and a comprehensive understanding of Catholic teaching. Its rich content enhances our spiritual journey, offering clarity and depth to our appreciation of the Mass and the traditions of our faith. If you seek a resource that bridges the gap between the liturgy and daily life, this work is a must-have for every Catholic family.

Toward Easter

My family has used and loved this Lenten devotional for years. It is concise but not watered down and can easily be adapted for younger children. The practical application provided gives sound direction for families to take throughout Lent.

My Catholic Faith

Catechism lessons should be part of the daily spiritual duties. What better time to recommit or begin this practice of offering your children catechism lessons than the Lenten Season? My Catholic Faith is a traditional treasure and very accessible.

Catechism of the Council of Trent

This one should be in all Catholic homes!

Children’s Hour

“Children’s Hour” has become one of my favorite companions during noonday reflections at the kitchen table while my boys enjoy their lunch in silence. This delightful resource beautifully intertwines with the liturgical calendar, offering sweet and meaningful lessons that resonate with both young and mature hearts alike. It’s a precious moment of shared reflection that brings a touch of grace to our daily routine. For those seeking a valuable addition to family devotions, “Children’s Hour” is a gem that sparks thoughtful contemplation and strengthens the bonds of faith.

Crib to Cross: Meditations on the Life of Christ, 1882

Meditating on the life of Christ is necessary for all Catholics and pertinent for the Lenten Season. This book was designed with the young person in mind but can be used by all ages — great for families! Its simplicity and depth resonate with readers, urging them to embrace prayer and sacrifice, fostering a deeper connection to our Faith and helping one grow in meditative prayer.

Practical Meditations for Every Day of the Year

Having used Divine Intimacy for several years, I was delighted to discover this recent print of an old treasure. Originating from 1868, this timeless gem, recommended by clergy and laity alike, offers daily meditations and spiritual reading for the liturgical year. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for transforming your spiritual life through consistent daily reflections.

Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness, St. Claude de la Colombière, Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure

There are so many timeless masterpieces that I could share. But some are overlooked or loose devotees as the years go on. I believe this is one of those gems. St. Claude de la Colombière unveils the profound wisdom of trustful surrender to Divine Providence. Offering insights into the secret of true peace and happiness, this spiritual gem navigates the complexities of life. It is a transformative guide –great for anyone desiring to more fully detach – even highschoolers.

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Thomas A. Kempis

I can’t recommend the works of Thomas A. Kempis highly enough! His small yet profound meditations offer timeless wisdom that can be savored for any length of time. Whether you have a few moments or an extended period for meditation, Kempis’s reflections provide invaluable insights to enrich your spiritual life and depend your faith.

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Uniformity with God’s Will, St. Alphonsus Liguori

The necessity of spiritual reading like “Uniformity with God’s Will” by St. Alphonsus Liguori cannot be overstated. In this timeless masterpiece, St. Alphonsus provides profound insights into aligning our will with God’s divine plan. As we navigate life’s challenges and joys, this spiritual gem offers clarity, guidance, and a deeper understanding of surrendering to God’s will. It’s a transformative read that resonates with relevance in every aspect of our lives, leading us to a place of peace and true fulfillment.

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The Golden Arrow: The Revelations of Sr. Mary of St. Peter, Sr. Mary of St. Peter, OCD

The devotion of the Holy Face of Jesus is an ancient and venerable Catholic practice rooted in the representation of the face of Christ said to have been left on the towel or veil used by a holy woman thought to be named, Veronica. An Archconfraternity of the Holy Face was established in Tours, France, 1884; its members make reparation for the blasphemies hurled at Christ. The Golden Arrow tells of both the life of Sister Mary of Saint Peter and her life’s work: the devotion, granted to her by Jesus Himself, to His Holy Face. Approved by Pope Leo XIII and promoted by St. Therese of Lisieux half a century later, the devotion to the Holy Face may be the single most important devotion of our time that still remains relatively unknown.

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An Introduction to the Devout Life

Addressed as a personal letter to Philothea (“lover of God”) this book covers all the parts of a devout life:

  • Our desire to lead a devout life 
  • Our full resolution to do so
  • How we should approach God in prayer and the Sacraments
  • The practice of 16 important virtues
  • Remedies against ordinary temptations
  • And confirmation in our practice of devotion

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The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven, Fr. Martin Von Cochem, OSF 1889

The Four Last Things should be meditated on regularly, but even more so during Lent. This treatise provides many points of meditation. This profound work not only deepens our Lenten reflections but also becomes a steadfast companion for regular contemplation, guiding us toward a fuller understanding of our spiritual path.

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The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich

We must all meditate on the Life of Christ and most especially His Passion. Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich was a visionary and mystic. Her works are profound and offer vivid look into the life of Christ. Inspired by the Gospel of John (21:25), this book, whose visions influenced “The Passion of the Christ” film, invites readers to meditate on the depths of Christ’s suffering, fostering increased love for God. Blessed Anne’s visions helps us to meditate profoundly on Christ’s suffering, fostering a deeper connection and love for Him.

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True Devotion to Mary with Preparation for Total Consecration, St. Louis de Montfort

The Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, as prescribed by St. Louis de Montfort, stands as one of the most efficacious devotions. It offers a profound way to deepen our relationship with Christ and surrender ourselves entirely to His will through the loving guidance of Our Blessed Mother Mary. This devotion is not to be delayed; it is a powerful spiritual practice that can transform lives and families.

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2026 Lenten Calendar & Planner

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Lenten Calendar & Planner

This printable will help you keep track of your resolutions and plan throughout the Lenten season. Learn more at the link above.

This resource is a labor of love. But well worth it as it is something that we use in our home to help us live out the Faith and tend to our Rule of Life within the Advent season.

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2026 Lenten Calendar & Planner

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Prepare Your Heart and Home for a Fruitful Lent

Our family always begins to breathe a little differently when February rolls in and the liturgical season of Septuagesima approaches. It is a tender and purposeful sweet spot in the Church’s year, a time of interior preparation before the ashes, before the stricter fast begins, and before Holy MotherChurch formally calls us into the long, holy embrace of Lent. It is my favorite season.

In the Traditional Roman Rite, Septuagesima is not merely optional. It is a sacred season that preludes the penitential mortifications of Lent and invites us to calm the noise of the world so that our hearts may be ready for the solemn warnings and graces that are to come.

For 2026, here are the key dates to mark on your calendar:

  • Septuagesima Sunday: February 1, 2026
  • Ash Wednesday: February 18, 2026

These dates remind us that preparation matters, that Lent is a grace-filled journey and not merely a list of do’s and don’ts.

Why a Lenten Planner Is a Treasure for the Home

Several years ago, I created our family’s Lenten Planner and Calendar because I felt the need — not for something complicated, but for something visible that would help us live the season rather than just look at it on the calendar.

And over the years, it has become one of the most requested printables in our home. My children insist we pull it out every Lent, and honestly, I do too. What began as a simple desire to stay organized has blossomed into a beloved family practice.

This calendar and planner are the work of a lay Catholic for personal observance of Lent and private devotions and it has been used in countless homes to help families follow the Church’s liturgical rhythm faithfully.

Living the Liturgical Year in the Family at Home

Our faith is not meant to be contained between Sundays or prayer times. It is meant to shape our days, our meals, our chores, our family rhythms, and our very hearts.

This planner helps your home live the liturgical life by

  • providing a daily calendar rooted in Tradition
  • marking feasts and saint days as opportunities for intercession
  • giving space to plan intentions and reflections
  • helping you keep track of resolutions and sacrifices throughout the season

When we display Lent in our home….where it can be seen every day….it softly teaches both young and old what it means to follow Christ’s call to conversion.

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Includes variations of the 2026 Calendar & several Lenten Planning Sheets!

O most benign Jesus! who didst so desire to suffer for us, grant, that we may willingly suffer for love of Thee; that we may hate and flee from the detestable pleasures of the world and the flesh, and practice penance and mortification, that by so doing we may merit to be released from our spiritual blindness to love Thee more and more ardently, and finally possess Thee forever.

What’s Included in the 2026 Planner

This year’s Lenten Planner & Calendar includes:

  • 2026 Lenten Calendar with images of saints and details of the Liturgical Day. This is for printing and display.
  • Liturgical & Feast Day Planner — helps you prepare for holy days throughout Lent, Easter, and Pentecost
  • Lenten Examination — a gentle guide for self-reflection
  • Lenten Plan Pages — spaces to document family and personal resolutions
  • Lenten Calendar (Dated & Blank) — so you can adapt it to your needs
  • Lenten Weekly Log — to help track prayer, fasting, and acts of charity
  • Lenten Calendar in List Format — for easy reference from Septuagesima onward

Saints are listed on feria days so that we can remember to invoke their intercession on their feast days, and historical feast days are clearly marked to help us immerse ourselves in the rich heritage of the Church.

Printing & Display Suggestions

This planner prints beautifully in large formats:

  • 11×17
  • 24×36 poster size

A large calendar is perfect for your kitchen wall, school room, prayer corner, or anywhere you want to be reminded of the sacred season unfolding before your eyes. My children always love to place a sticker marker over the day as it passes.

Stores like Staples and WalMart offer inexpensive printing options, including blueprint style prints, so that these calendars can be visible and accessible throughout the season.

Lenten Calendars of the Past

New Offer This Year — Personal Planning Call

For those who desire deeper guidance as they prepare for Lent, I am offering a complimentary 15-minute personal call with your planner purchase (by 2.19.26).

Simply email me your purchase confirmation along with two days and times that work for you for a brief phone meeting. I will do my very best to accommodate your schedule, especially before Ash Wednesday or within the first week of Lent.

I look forward to speaking with you and helping you prepare for a peaceful and fruitful season.

During this call, I would be happy to help you

  • build a realistic Lenten plan
  • balance family life and devotion
  • address a Rule of Life
  • clarify fasting and penance
  • answer questions
  • encourage you personally

Offering & Accessibility

This planner is available for a minimum offering, an amount that makes it possible for families to have this resource without pressure.

If you are able to give more, your generosity is appreciated. If you are unable to give at this time, please reach out.

You may download and print the planner for personal family use.

You may share the link to this post, but please do not link directly to the downloadable files.

If you need any assistance, feel free to email me.

May this planner help you and your family not just count the days of Lent but to live them with intention, peace, and joy — growing closer to Christ in every moment.

Download. Print. Plan. Live Lent Well.

If you are reading this and have not yet begun to observe the seasons of the Church, please do not worry.

Begin where you are.

Do not be discouraged by what you feel you “should have” done by now. Do not compare your journey to anyone else’s. Our Lord looks only at your heart and your desire to love Him.

Start today.

Seek to make this Lent the best one you can.
Live it as though it were your last.

Do not fret about showing up in the eleventh hour. Remember that the workers who came late into the vineyard were welcomed with the same generosity. God’s mercy is never delayed for those who turn to Him sincerely.

What matters is not when you begin.
What matters is that you begin.

Offer Him what you have.
Give Him your effort.
Give Him your yes.

Even small sacrifices offered with great love are precious in His sight.

Let this Lent be marked not by perfection, but by fidelity.
Not by fear, but by trust.
Not by discouragement, but by love of God.

And if you stumble, begin again.

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Advent Planner 2025

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The Church commences, on this day, to contemplate the coming of the Redeemer, and with the prophets to long for Him; during the entire season of Advent she unites her prayers with their sighs, in order to awaken in her children also the desire for the grace of the Redeemer; above all to move them to true penance for their sins, because these are the greatest obstacles in the path of that gracious Advent; therefore she prays at the Introit of the day’s Mass: “To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul: in Thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me not be ashamed: neither let my enemies laugh at me: for none of them that wait on Thee shall be confounded. Show me, O Lord, Thy ways, and teach me Thy paths.” (Ps.XXIVJ

Goffine’s Devout Instruction, Imprimatur 1880

The first Sunday in Advent is November 30 this year. It is the first day of the Ecclesiastical Year and the beginning of the holy season of Advent.

Some observe St. Martin’s Lent as the preparatory period for Advent as was once done. It is considered a time to prepare for the preparatory period of Advent in which we prepare for the ultimate feast.

Whatever date you opt to begin your Advent observance, having a plan and set resources can be very helpful. Our Advent planner can be used as a stand-alone Advent resource, as a framework for you to lay out your own Advent program, or as a combination of both.

This Advent Planner includes printables that will help you keep track of your resolutions and plan throughout the Advent season, a “mini Lent.” I’ve also included the basic framework of our very simple Family Advent Plans with links to meditations, audio, Jesse Tree reflections, read-aloud stories for children, and videos.

This planner uses the Liturgical Calendar based on the most traditional form of the Roman Rite, before changes of 1950, 1956, 1960, and 1962. It corresponds to the fully traditional version of the Missale Romanum and the Breviarium Romanum in four volumes.

This resource is a labor of love. But well worth it as it is something that we use in our home to help us live out the Faith and tend to our Rule of Life within the Advent season.

May we restore our hearts & our children to Christ through every means we can.

In Christo Rege,

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ADVENT PLANNER Includes:

  • Advent Plan to document your resolutions – 2 pgs
  • Advent Examination for the – 1 pg
  • Advent Weekly Log to track resolutions – 4 pgs
  • Liturgical Planner | Advent Feastday Planner – printed and used to help you plan for holy days & feastdays in the Advent season – 1 pg
  • Advent & Christmas Liturgical Calendar – list form for easy reference.  2 pgs – 4 pages per sheet
  • Advent Calendar – blank to use as needed – 2 pgs
  • Family Advent Plans – This is what we use for a reference for our basic Advent plans – helping to ensure that we follow the liturgical calendar and tend to our devotions while keeping things in order.  It includes links to FREE meditations, audio, Jesse Tree reflections, and read-aloud stories & videos for children. – 15 pgs

The Clock of the Passion

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May we take the lead of St. Alphonsus Liguori and walk hour by hour with Our Lord using The Clock of the Passion—a holy meditation charting the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life on this earth.

As we enter into this sacred Triduum, let us not be mere spectators but true companions of Christ in His Passion. May we allow these sacred moments, laid out through Scripture and Tradition, to pierce our hearts and move us to a deeper, tender devotion toward our suffering Savior. 💔✝️

“The Church, in her liturgy, is not simply recalling a past event; she is living again the mysteries of our redemption. The Triduum is not a commemoration only, but a participation. She bids her children unite themselves with Jesus, who is still carrying His cross in His members and offering Himself as a victim in every Mass.” #DomGuéranger

Let us not rush through these days. Let us watch and pray. Let us love and console the Heart that has so loved us.

🕯️ Will you join us in keeping watch with Jesus this Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday? The hours are marked… He waits not for the multitude, but for you!

+Prayer by St. Alphonsus de Liguori

O my Jesus! I pray Thee make me always remember Thy Passion; and grant that I also, a miserable sinner, overcome at last by so many loving devices, may return to love Thee, and to show Thee, by my poor love some mark of gratitude for the excessive love which Thou, my God and my Saviour, hast borne to me. Amen.

🎶 “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” — sung by the @sistersofaquinas — hymn of our Good Friday. We’ve been blessed to sing it daily alongside the sisters during this holy season of Lent. May its sorrowful beauty draw our hearts ever nearer to His.

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2025 Lenten Calendar & Planner

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2026 Lenten Calendar & Planner

Septuagesima in 2025 starts on Sunday, February 16.  Septuagesima is the season that preludes to the penitential mortifications of Lent and is a time to prepare. Ash Wednesday is March 5 this year. 

The Church, therefore, has instituted a preparation for the holy time of Lent. She gives us the three weeks of Septuagesima, during which she withdraws us, as much as may be, from the noisy distractions of the world, in order that our hearts may be the more readily impressed by the solemn warning she is to give us, at the commencement of Lent, by marking our foreheads with ashes.The Liturgical Year by Dom Guéranger, Septuagesima

This Lenten Calendar was created several years ago and my children insist that we have it every Lent. It’s not grand by any means but it goes to show that a simple visual can have a great impact on all ages. I encourage you to find what your family can be fond of as you set to grow closer to Christ in Lent.

Pictured: Lenten calendar from a previous year

Please do not think that your Lenten plans must be extravagant or lengthy. There are many fruits to be found in a simple rhythm during all seasons, especially in the most penitential season of the year.

The institution of Lent is thus brought before us with everything that can impress the mind with its solemn character and with its power to appease God and purify our souls. Look beyond the little world that surrounds us and see how the entire Christian universe is, at this very time, offering forty days’ penance as a sacrifice of propitiation to the offended Majesty of God. – Abbot Gueranger, O.S.B.’s The Liturgical Year.

As always, you are invited to use this Lenten Calendar for your personal use.

This Lenten Calendar is set for a minimum offering. You may offer more if you wish but it is not required or expected. If you desire to print this calendar but are unable to pay, do not hesitate to reach out.

  • You may download and print the calendar for your personal use.
  • You may also link to this post but please do not link directly to the file download.
  • Email me at JOYfilledfamily{at}gmail{dot}com if you need my assistance.  
  • This year’s calendar prints best as 11×17 or 24×36.
    • Staples offers inexpensive printing options. The colored prints can be printed on 65-63 lb 11×17 for less than $2. The BW Calendar can be printed as a 24×36 “Blue Print” ($3.80) or colored for under $10– It’s thin paper but large and easy to read.

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Includes variations of the 2025 Calendar & several Lenten Planning Sheets!

O most benign Jesus! who didst so desire to suffer for us, grant, that we may willingly suffer for love of Thee; that we may hate and flee from the detestable pleasures of the world and the flesh, and practice penance and mortification, that by so doing we may merit to be released from our spiritual blindness to love Thee more and more ardently, and finally possess Thee forever.

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2025 Lenten Calendar Guide:

  • This calendar follows the Liturgical Calendar of the Traditional Roman Rite (with rubrics from St. Pope Pius X)
  • Saints are listed on Feria Days so we can invoke their intercession on their patronal feast day.
  • Saints listed with “H” are from the Historical Calendar
  • Each saint featured by a picture is identified by the name immediately above the image
  • This calendar is the work of a lay Catholic for one’s personal observance of Lent and private devotions

2025 Planner:

  • Liturgical Planner | Lent Feastday Planner – printed and used to help you plan for holy days & feastdays in the Lenten, Easter, Pentecost, and Time after Pentecost, season – 6 pgs
  • Lent Examination  – 1 pg
  • Lent Plan to document your resolutions – 2 pgs
  • Lent Calendar – one dated and one blank to use as needed – 2 pgs
  • Lent Weekly Log to track resolutions – 8 pgs
  • Lent Calendar 2025 – list form for easy reference. 3 pgs

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My Valentine

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Celebrating feast days with family & friends!

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Grant, we beseech you, O almighty God, that we who keep the festival of your holy martyr Valentine, may be delivered by his intercession from all dangers that threaten us. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ: Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Daily Rhythm

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After a break filled with health scares, holy days, family outings, and cherished restful days with my beloved, we are easing back into our regular daily rhythm. It’s a gentle but necessary shift, one that mirrors the wisdom Holy Mother Church offers us in her liturgical timing.

How prudent it is, as Catholics, to align our lives with the liturgical calendar that the Church has established—times for feasting and fasting, rest and labor, prayer and work. It’s not about perfection but about deepening our love and obedience to our duties of state, trusting that each small act done with great love has eternal significance.

“A steadfast attention to the work at hand, with no hurry or agitation, is the surest way to accomplish it well.” #StFrancisdeSales

The rhythm of daily life, grounded in faith and simplicity, is an offering of love to God and those entrusted to us.

I give thanks for the moments of respite and for the beauty of God’s creation, which has nourished us in every way. Those sacred pauses, shared with family and embraced in His love, have renewed us for the tasks ahead.

Now we return, not with burdens, but with joy—grateful for the order that sustains us and ready to carry on, step by step, for His greater glory. 🙏🏼

Habit Tracker

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As we work towards becoming the best versions of ourselves, tracking our daily habits can be a game-changer. I’ve created a simple habit tracker that I’m using to stay intentional and focused on the goals God has placed on my heart.

If you’d like to join me, here’s a blank habit tracker for you to fill in with your own priorities—whether they’re related to health, prayer, family, or self-care. It’s a tool to help us stay accountable and see the progress we’re making, one small step at a time.

This tracker isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Use it to reflect, adjust, and celebrate the victories God gives us each day.

Let me know if plan to use it! Let’s keep lifting each other up as we work on our habits with grace and perseverance.

In Christ,

Lena

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