Lent is just around the corner as we begin this year's journey with Ash Wednesday on March 6. Just like any other journey, you need to plan and prepare ahead of time to get the most out of your devotion or sacrifice.
A few ideas that our SJS Student Council came up with include:
Give up something you love but do not need for survival! This doesn't have to be all foods or all carbs... it doesn't even have to be all candy. Pick one thing that you treat yourself to often and give it up for Lent.
Begin a faith journey that lasts through the lenten season! Find a bible study or a book study that you can participate in; make your own group with friends or family OR find a group online with strangers - whatever makes you accountable to grow in your faith between now and Easter.
Add in 1 extra daily Mass or prayer time each week! Focus on your commitment and service and sacrifice to God by being in His presence, consuming His body and communicating with Him with intentional effort.