Monday, February 4, 2008

Lenten Cross -

Well, I just finished making our Lenten cross. I got the idea from Kimberlee last Lent and knew I'd be starting this tradition this year. [I'll post pictures tomorrow]

I made the cross out of halves of brown construction paper glued together. I made my own flower template and cut out about 40-50 flowers. I can cut more out later this week. And hopefully they'll be needed, right?

I printed out the verse from Matt 25:40 and glued that at the bottom of the cross. I printed up the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy on 2 separate sheets of paper with examples of each act. So, for example, under "clothe the naked" I have examples of clothing younger siblings or helping with laundry.

So I have big intentions for Lent. I'd like it to be more intimate and simple. Really forming new habits.

I like what Mother Angelica says about Lenten promises. Something to the effect of: Coffee and chocolate are not your problem. It may be a problem for your mid-section but not for your soul. HaHa! She is so darn sweet and funny and SO darn right! I love her and miss her dearly. Anyway...I remember her saying that the point of Lent is to form new habits...new virtues. Have a better character. Be a better Catholic.

Food for thought.

What are some of your Lenten traditions and what are you giving up for Lent?

2 comments:

Katherine T. Lauer said...

Oh, please elaborate on the Lenten Cross! It sounds good. I found this entry, but it doesn't sound like exactly what you're doing:

http://www.domestic-church.com/CONTENT.DCC/19990301/FRIDGE/readings.htm

This is only my third Lent and I'm not good at Lent yet. I don't know what to do. I feel bad about it. :(

Megan said...

Well, I'm way behind on blogging myself, not to mention reading other peoples blogs, but just wanted to say welcome back, we sure did miss you!