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Daily Lenten Meditations

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  • Pray Light a candle. Every time you pass that candle today, offer a prayer of thanks. Don’t ask for anything. Just thank him.
  • Fast Don’t cut corners. Even if no one will know, complete today’s work thoroughly.
  • Give Touch is a powerful thing. Make an effort today to touch your children: a hug, a shoulder rub, a tousled head -- especially the bigger ones
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  • Pray Make five minutes in the morning, at midday and in the evening to be still, silent, and alone, only asking God to infuse your soul with his will.
  • Fast No noise today. Turn off the TV, the radio, the iPod. Find God in the silence.
  • Give Pay particular unsolicited attention to your least demanding child today.
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  • Pray Begin a gratitude journal. At the end of the day, jot down five things for which you are grateful. Think upon these things.
  • Fast Remember the first time you had a moment alone with your first child. What did you promise him? Do that. Be that.
  • Give We can only expect what we inspect. For every task you assign today, follow through and before it’s truly finished ensure that there is praise from you.
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  • Pray “My sheep listen to my voice. I know them and they follow me." -- John 10:27
  • Fast Every time a child interrupts you today, stop what you are doing and look into his eyes as he talks.
  • Give “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” -- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Speak kindly all day long.
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  • Pray Ask God to show you how weak and small you are. Open your heart to see it.
  • Fast Don’t argue today. As much as possible give up, give in, give way.
  • Give When you are tempted to put on the TV for kids today, pull out a stack of favorite picture books instead. Invite the kids to join you on the couch.
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  • Pray Take a walk, even if it’s cold or raining. Leave your iPod at home.
  • Fast Think of someone whose life you are tempted to envy and then choke out these words: Thank you, God, for the blessings you have given to X. Help me to see my own.
  • Give Think about the kind of person your husband married. Be that person for him today.
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  • Pray "Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender." -- St. Therese of Lisieux
  • Fast As you go about your daily routine today, remember that you are expecting someone very important for dinner tonight. Together with your children, work towards your husband’s homecoming as if you were expecting to welcome a king back to his castle.
  • Give “You can do nothing with children unless you win their confidence and love by bringing them into touch with oneself, by breaking through all the hindrances that keep them at a distance. We must accommodate ourselves to their tastes, we must make ourselves like them.” -- St. John Bosco
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  • Pray Take this quote to prayer today and listen to God’s answer: “Real love is demanding. I would fail in my mission if I did not tell you so. Love demands a personal commitment to the will of God.” -- John Paul II
  • Fast Stop looking for encouragement and approval. Genuinely encourage and affirm someone else instead.
  • Give Let your child choose a huge stack of picture books (use that word “huge” when you ask her to gather them). Read them all to her today.
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  • Pray Persevere. “He who does not give up prayer cannot possibly continue to offend God habitually. Either he will give up prayer, or he will give up sinning.” -- St. Alphonsus Liguori
  • Fast Don’t forget that the only pedestal you need ever stand on, is the one your husband and children build for you.
  • Give Focus on your home today. The world can find another volunteer, but your husband and children have only you.
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  • Pray Insist on quiet from all your children during naptime today. Pray the Divine Mercy chaplet.
  • Fast We’re half way through. Compare yourself now only to yourself when Lent began. Tweak the plan.
  • Give Reach out to a local friend today. Reconnect.
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  • Pray Ask God to make you humble and lowly.
  • Fast Don’t compare or complain. Do compliment.
  • Give Pack a picnic and go somewhere to eat it with your children. If the weather is prohibitive, build a tent in the living room and it eat there. Sit on the ground with them. Be fully present.
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  • Pray Sometime before bedtime tonight, make time to pray with and for each of your children.
  • Fast Rise a little earlier and bring your husband breakfast in bed. (If it’s too late today, plan for tomorrow).
  • Give Plan a date night.
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  • Pray Give thanks for food, clothes, and shelter. Listen to His plan for stewardship.
  • Fast Clean out the refrigerator today instead of eating lunch. Pull everything out and wipe it all down. As you do it, thank God for the food he provides for your family.
  • Give “We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” -- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
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  • Pray Before you read or do anything else today, pray this prayer, taken from the writings of St. Louis de Montfort: Lord, help me to imitate Mary's deep humility, lively faith, blind obedience, unceasing prayer, constant self-denial, surpassing purity, ardent love, heroic patience, angelic kindness, and heavenly wisdom. Amen.
  • Fast Give up thinking things have to be perfect.
  • Give As you do laundry today, bless the person for whom you are folding. With every crease, offer a prayer.
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  • Pray For a few minutes tonight, after your children are sleeping, kneel beside their beds. Let your breath rise and fall with theirs. Entrust them to the Father and thank him for lending them to you.
  • Fast Let go of self-recrimination. “There is still time for endurance, time for patience, time for healing, time for change. Have you slipped? Rise up. Have you sinned? Cease. Do not stand among sinners, but leap aside.” -- St. Basil the Great
  • Give Do not say “In a minute” or “When I finish this” at all today. Instead, put aside your agenda and meet their needs (and even some wants) immediately and cheerfully.
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  • Pray Pray to know how God wants you to spend your time today.
  • Fast Let go of despair and know that God gives you sufficient grace. "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." -- St. Francis of Assisi
  • Give Make sure that every one in your family gets at least one of your hugs today.
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  • Pray Is there someone who inspires feelings of inferiority in you? Offer a Memorare for her intentions.
  • Fast Refrain from self promotion. “The only way to make rapid progress along the path of divine love is to remain very little and to put all our trust in Almighty God. That is what I have done.” -- St. Therese of Lisieux
  • Give Page through your wedding album with your children today. Remember how loved you felt that day. Love your family well.
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Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM

UPDATE: Giveaway over, comments closed.

I am so thrilled for Lisa Hendey this week as she officially launches her first book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul.

Arwen and I enjoyed chatting with Lisa about the book in last week’s podcast and as I said then—I LOVE this book. Because I LOVE Lisa. And this book is the embodiment of all the wonderful things Lisa is in her ministry to Catholic moms—kind, generous, supportive, and encouraging.

The Handbook for Catholic Moms is a wonderful collection of great ideas, thoughtful reflections, and faith-filled inspiration. It’s a wonderful accomplishment and Lisa should be proud of what she has done for Catholic moms in all stages of their lives and motherhood.

And now here’s your chance to win a copy. We’re giving away two copies to lucky Faith & Family readers. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment (with a valid email address that won’t be published or shared) on this post between now and Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 pm EST. You must have a U.S. or Canadian shipping address to enter.

After that, I’ll draw two winners at random and announce them here on the blog. Congratulations to Lisa Hendey on the launch of her first book and good luck to all of you!

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Posted by StephC on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:03 AM (EDT):

I could really use a good book like this in my life right now!

 
Posted by Carolyn A on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:05 AM (EDT):

Congratulations, Lisa!

 
Posted by Lisa Thibault on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:06 AM (EDT):

would love this book!

 
Posted by Kathryn on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:08 AM (EDT):

Lisa! Thank you so much for writing this book!

 
Posted by Elisa on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:18 AM (EDT):

YAY! Thank you Faith & Family. I would love this book.

 
Posted by Renee on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:19 AM (EDT):

Thanks for the chance to win this book-looks like a great read!!

 
Posted by Cassidy on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:24 AM (EDT):

I would love to win this book.

 
Posted by Sue on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:25 AM (EDT):

Beautiful cover..bet the inside is even more beautiful!

 
Posted by Shalon on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:27 AM (EDT):

I would love a copy of this book.

 
Posted by LeAnn on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:28 AM (EDT):

Ooooh!  Pick me, pick me!

 
Posted by Kathleen Kittilstved on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:29 AM (EDT):

would love to read it!

 
Posted by Corina on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:39 AM (EDT):

Love Lisa Hendey’s podcasts so this book is sure to be as good!  Congratulations Lisa!!

 
Posted by Celeste on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:39 AM (EDT):

Thanks Faith & Family Live!  I would love to read this book.

 
Posted by hope on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:47 AM (EDT):

I hope to own one.  Thanks!

 
Posted by Lina MGM on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:47 AM (EDT):

oh please pick me!  i’ve been excited about this for a while- congrats lisa!!

 
Posted by Christina on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:48 AM (EDT):

Looks like a great book!

 
Posted by KC Powers on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:49 AM (EDT):

That looks great!  I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy (won or purchased).

 
Posted by ViolinMama on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:49 AM (EDT):

CONGRATULATIONS LISA!!! SO PROUD of you! I read the 1st chapter online at the press website and I LOVE IT already!!

If I don’t win, I’ll buy! What a great book for Lent!

 
Posted by Shari on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:56 AM (EDT):

I’m a big fan of Lisa’s and Faith & Family! I’d love to win the book!

 
Posted by Kansas Mom on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:56 AM (EDT):

I’d love a copy!

 
Posted by Tracie on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:58 AM (EDT):

I can always use help and encouragment as a Mom.  Can’t wait to read!

 
Posted by Cathy LeBlanc on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:58 AM (EDT):

Love the website and the podcast ladies!!  Congratulations on your book Lisa!  If I don’t win a copy, I plan on buying one =)

 
Posted by Susan on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 11:59 AM (EDT):

I’d love a copy! Throwing my “ticket” in…

 
Posted by Christy on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:03 PM (EDT):

I would love to have this book!  Thanks for doing the give away!

 
Posted by Lindsey Boughton on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:07 PM (EDT):

I would love this book!

 
Posted by Sarah on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:07 PM (EDT):

I would love a copy too!

 
Posted by Shannon on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:09 PM (EDT):

I would love to read this book!

 
Posted by That Married Couple on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:10 PM (EDT):

Looks great!

 
Posted by Claudia on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:10 PM (EDT):

I would love this!

 
Posted by Rose on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:11 PM (EDT):

Thank you for this opportunity!

 
Posted by susan on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:12 PM (EDT):

I believe this book is an answer to my prayers.  God bless Lisa for writing it!

 
Posted by beth on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:12 PM (EDT):

How exciting.  I’ve been looking for a book just like this.  How to be a good Catholic Mom.  Pick me smile

 
Posted by momof4 on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:16 PM (EDT):

I can’t wait to read this book.  It would be even better to get it free!!!!

 
Posted by Catriona on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:16 PM (EDT):

I would LOVE a copy! Thanks so much, Lisa, for all you do.

 
Posted by Amelia on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:19 PM (EDT):

Oh I would LOVE to read this book and hoping to win it (so I can share it too!) Thanks for the chance!

 
Posted by Susan on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:20 PM (EDT):

The book looks fantastic ! I would love to win a copy. I’d love to review the book too, for Curriculum Choice, I think Mom’s need inspiration and encouragement, and curriculum if you homeschool, anyway this book looks like a great read.

 
Posted by Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:20 PM (EDT):

I have been drooling over this book since I heard about it.  Count me in!

 
Posted by Sara on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:20 PM (EDT):

I have been looking forward to reading this book.

 
Posted by Michelle on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:23 PM (EDT):

This looks like a great book!

 
Posted by Marie on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:26 PM (EDT):

Looking forward to reading this!

 
Posted by Jackie on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:31 PM (EDT):

sunds like a great resource for moms.  I hope I win!

 
Posted by Jackie on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:32 PM (EDT):

sounds like a great resource.  I hope I win!

 
Posted by Denise T on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:32 PM (EDT):

I promise to share if I win!

 
Posted by Mary Therese on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:35 PM (EDT):

Looks like a wonderful book! I would love to be able to read and share it.

 
Posted by Theresa Smith on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:37 PM (EDT):

This one is on my amazon wish list. Can’t wait until I can click “I own it!” Thank you for offering a chance to win.

 
Posted by Jessica on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:39 PM (EDT):

I’d love to have a copy of this great-sounding book!

 
Posted by Noelle Mador on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:44 PM (EDT):

I love Catholic Mom webiste.  I am looking forward to reading Lisa’s book.  I am so happy that Lisa got her dream become a reality.  I would love this book.

 
Posted by karen on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:47 PM (EDT):

Thanks for the opportunity.

 
Posted by Maureen on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:49 PM (EDT):

Congratulations and thanks for offering this contest!

 
Posted by Christina on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 12:53 PM (EDT):

I would love to read her book!


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