Can you believe Lent is almost here? What better way to enter into this penitential season than to comb through our newest list of Lenten resources – along with taking a peek at our previous lists dating back to 2013? I don’t know if you’ll find a more thorough set of lists to prepare you to walk with Christ this Lent. At the end of the post you’ll find links to our previous years’ posts. So, let’s get to it, shall we?
MAKE TIME FOR JESUS
A 2019 complete Liturgical Catholic planner
PDF downloadable and printable from your home – print only what you need
2019 Lenten Tracker // FREE
So simple – download, print, and use to track your Lenten sacrifices with this FREE printable
courtesy of Catholic Sistas foundress Martina Kreitzer
VIDEO and AUDIO
Father Mike
Where is Lent in the Bible?
Why Fast on Ash Wednesday?
Praying through Holy Week
FORMED
this is a subscription site – ask your parish for their code to access it for free
What’s the Deal with Ashes on Ash Wednesday?
My Beloved Son – Meditations for Lent
by Bishop Barron
The Passion of Christ: In Light of the Holy Shroud of Turin
by Fr. Francis Peffley
(fun fact – Father Peffley baptized our oldest son and many Kreitzer grandchildren) 🙂
by Dr. Scott Hahn
FOR THE FAMILY
from Catholic Blogger
by Sara J Creations
by Elizabeth Clare
by Illustrated Children’s Ministry
by Tan Books
by Felt Magnet Crafts
Lenten Activities for Children
by Laci of Catholic Icing
Stations of the Cross for Children
by Julianne M. Will
READ, JOURNAL, and STUDY
// PRAYER //
A Year with the Eucharist: Daily Meditations on the Blessed Sacrament
by Paul Jerome Keller, OP
by Ignatius Press
Parenting with the Beatitudes: Eight Holy Habits for Daily Living
by Jeannie and Ben Ewing
by Vinny Flynn and Erin Flynn
A Year with Mary: Daily Meditations on the Mother of God
by Paul Thigpen, Ph.D.
Manual for Eucharistic Adoration
by Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, St. Joseph
Cultivating Virtue: Self Mastery with the Saints
by Tan Books
by Dr. Mary Amore
// JOURNALS //
Lenten Journal – The Paschal Mystery of Christ
by the Dominican Sisters of Mary
To Hear His Voice: A Mass Journal for Children
by Ginny Kochis
Stay Connected: A Gift of Invitation
by Allison Gingras
// KNOW THE ENEMY //
by Paul Thigpen, Ph.D.
Begone Satan: A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession in Iowa
by Reverend Father Carl Vogl
by Father Gabriele Amorth
An Exorcist Explains the Demonic
by Father Gabriele Amorth
An Exorcist Explains How to Heal the Possessed
by Father Paolo Carlin
by Paul Thigpen, Ph.D.
Hostage to the Devil: The Possession and Exorcism of Five Contemporary Americans
by Malachi Martin
The Spiritual Combat: and a Treatise on Peace of Soul
by Lorenzo Scupoli
Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity
by Father Chad A. Ripperger, Ph.D.
// STUDY //
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
by Formed.org
Lectio: Unveiling Scripture and Tradition
by Formed.org
Eucharistic Miracles: And Eucharistic Phenomenon in the Lives of the Saints
by Joan Carroll Cruz
The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living
by Timothy Gallagher
by John-Paul and Annie of Pray More Novenas
MISCELLANEOUS TO TICKLE YOUR FANCY
// FUNNY //
14 Memes about Lent Catholics Understand
// GUARDING YOUR MARRIAGE //
Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage
by Greg and Julie Alexander
// GRATITUDE //
// LENTEN ARTWORK & JEWELRY //
by Monica Welch
by Austyn
by Becky Cook
// THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LENT //
Yes, your church needs holy water during Lent – ESPECIALLY during Lent
Your Guide to a Catholic Lent: Everything you need for a more spiritual Lent
from Simply Catholic
Abstaining
No meat can be eaten on Ash Wednesday and all of the Fridays during Lent. This applies Catholics 14 and older.
Fasting
Only one full regular sized meal is permitted on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for Catholics between 18 and 59. Two smaller meals are permitted, but the small meals should not equal a second full meal. Drinking coffee, tea, and water between meals is allowed. Snacks between meals are not allowed. Exemptions are made, of course, for nursing mothers, the ill, and the elderly for whom fasting would severely compromise their health.
Confession
You should strive to go to confession once a month (more frequently also encouraged), but especially during Lent.
Looking for an in-depth Examination of Conscience?
Click here to download and print up a copy to use.
You can also check out the Handy Little Guide to Confession
by Ink Slinger and Catholic author Michelle Schroeder
PAST LISTS, OTHER CS LENT POSTS, and OUR PINTEREST BOARD
The original list from 2013, with updates in 2014
The {Second} Handy Dandy List of 2015
The updated 2016 list of Lenten resources
2018 Handy Dandy List of Lenten Sacrifices
Season.Lent board on Pinterest
Hopefully, this list inspires you to try something new with your family or faith group, or possibly resurrect an old practice. And I hope everyone has a spiritually fulfilling Lent.
Finally, don’t forget our Annual 2019 Lenten Photo Challenge!
