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Have you thought of what you’d like to do for Lent this year?
Giving up something, adding a prayerful devotion, donating money or time for the needs of the poor?
Here are a couple of links to print-and-pray craft kits that are EASY to adopt for a prayerFULL LENT, even if it’s totally LAST MINUTE!
Just in time…the Catholic Mom Bundle for Lent 2026 is available now!
Now, with this being my 21st Catholic Mom Bundle I’m participating in, I always look forward to sharing some sneak peeks into the Bundle and while I’m always kind of excited about the collection of resources, this Lent’s Bundle has some amazing offerings from some NEW contributors! One of the printables is over 200 pages and it outlines the different charisms we can encourage in our kids…and how to do just that!
Why not reflect on the actions and experiences of Jesus and what they can teach us or model for us in our own lives as mothers?
Knowing full-well what is ahead for Him in Jerusalem, Jesus parades through the streets and is welcomed, applauded even! Only 5 days later some of these same crowds are yelling “Crucify Him” and begging the authorities to release an actual criminal in His Place.
The crowd is fickle and kids can be fickle too.
Sometimes, I am disheartened by my kids’ reaction to how I serve them. I can be cooking for an hour or two only to see dinner gobbled up in 5 minutes, kids scurrying off to do more important things and nary a thank you or even a smile of appreciation.
As my kids enter adulthood, the way I serve them is changing quite a bit. With two of my kids living elsewhere, I support them by talking through things, giving advice when asked, and of course, praying for them. Sometimes they agree with me and sometimes they don’t, and their choices can hurt.
Help me to serve without the need to be affirmed and without counting the cost.
Heal the resentment I feel, when I don’t feel appreciated.
Fill me with Your Grace to remain empathetic and steadfast in service.
Heal both of our hearts, when we disagree and make choices that hurt.
Lord, help me love my children unconditionally, even when their emotions and behaviors shift like the crowds on Palm Sunday.
30 Coins Hidden
Tenebrae means “shadow” or “darkness.” The Liturgy of the Hours is chanted and with the completion of each reading, a candle is extinguished until the church is pitch black.
Spy Wednesday is traditionally the day we read how Mary anointed Jesus’ Feet with expensive oil and dried His Feet with her hair. Judas criticizes Mary’s efforts, mentioning that the price of the expensive oil would be better suited to help the poor. Judas looks for an opportunity to turn Jesus over to the chief priests and will receive 30 coins for his betrayal; approximately one tenth the expense of the anointing oil.
Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, John 12:3-8
Here’s a video I created for our Parish Women’s Group, explaining the significance of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, thanks to Spoken Gospel.
Holy Wednesday is often marked with a service of Tenebrae (Latin for ‘darkness’ or ‘shadows’), with psalms and other readings while candles on a candelabrum
are gradually extinguished, creating the sense of growing darkness.
Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles as they gather to celebrate the Passover. But this Passover is different from their usual tradition because this is the Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the Eucharist: the Sacrifice of His own Body and Blood for our sins and those of the whole world.
This is a slide show I created for our Parish Women’s Group, with Fr. Mike Schmitz’ life-changing talk about the Eucharist, testimony that the Eucharist is the True Presence of Jesus that we are so blessed to receive!
Washing of the Feet (as Jesus washed the Apostles’ Feet)
Visit of 7 Churches Tradition
There are many traditions that surround Holy Thursday. Some people use it as a day to go on a local pilgrimage and visit as many churches in their area as they can. Walk around and observe the beauty and symbolism found in each church, then take some time to pray for our priests.
Holy Thursday is a celebration of the institution of the Eucharist, so it’s a great day to spend some time in Adoration.
It’s also highly recommended to attend the Mass of the Last Supper held in the evening.
After Mass, the sanctuary is stripped of all decor and the crucifix will be covered by purple cloth in preparation
for the solemn Good Friday liturgy.
Jesus is found guilty of a crime he did not commit and sentenced to execution on a cross. This is the day that Jesus is arrested, mocked, scourged, and crowned with thorns. He is forced to carry His Cross, He falls three times, He is nailed to the cross and He dies on the cross.
Scripture: Matthew 27:1-56
Good Friday is a solemn day of fasting and abstinence:
Abstinence binds all Catholics from 14 years old and up to abstain from meat.
Fasting binds all adults from 18-60 to limit eating to 2 small meals and a 3rd meal no larger than the other 2 put together. Pregnant women and adults with relevant health issues are exempt from fasting.
Some people have a Symbolic Tea or Lunch for Good Friday with simple snacks that represent the Suffering and Death of Jesus and Bible Readings throughout.
Maintain an element of silence throughout Good Friday. Don’t listen to music in the car and turn off distractions.
Work to intentionally make it a day of quiet and reflection.
Move a crucifix to a place of prominence in your home.
Churches will hold somber services Friday at 3 p.m. — when He is thought to have died — to remember Jesus’ Sacrifice for us.
Stations of the Cross devotions are also held.
This has been a labor of love! No really!
I have just released the NEW Fast, Give, PRAY the WAY of the CROSS Craft Kit for a brand NEW Lenten Devotion based on The Way of the Cross.
The
Fast, Give, PRAY the WAY of the CROSS PDF
Ever since I reviewed All About Advent and Christmas by Katherine Bogner and Shari Van Vranken, I’ve been hoping for their next edition All About Lent and Holy Week!
Once again, this book is exquisitely illustrated and includes everything you and your family need to know about Lent and Holy Week!
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the Traditions and Teachings of the Liturgical Seasons of Lent and Holy Week.
Lent is introduced in a storybook style, presenting Jesus’s 40 Days in the Wilderness and how this relates to the 40 Days of Lent.
The Liturgical Seasons are presented with their liturgical colors, and the significance and symbols of Lent are described along with the special days within Lent (starting with Ash Wednesday), including all the days of Holy Week and finishing with the Easter Vigil of the Holy Triduum.
The three characteristics or primary practices of Lent (Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving) are presented along with the Works of Mercy, the Stations of the Cross, the Sorrowful Mysteries, and important concepts such as Repentance and Conversion, and the Sacrament of Confession.
There is so much to discover in this beautiful book! All the teaching is beautifully articulated with exquisite drawings, classic prayers, quotes from Saints, and Scriptural references. and recommendations for simple Lenten devotions and practices within our rich Traditions of the Catholic Faith!
This book is the best book I’ve ever seen on Lent and Holy Week, and I can’t wait for you to get your copy!
Gospel Graces
This craft kit makes a good review ANY time of year of Jesus’ Public Ministry. It includes full Lenten Calendars (for all three Liturgical Cycles) AND postcard Prayer Prompts of all the key events with Gospel Reading references, illustrations and Prayer Prompts!
Use year after year during LENT…and ALL through the Year for Prompts to Pray through Jesus’ Public Ministry!
Gospel Graces
$27 $20 PDF Download
This Catholic Craft Kit includes 56 Prompt to Pray cards, one for each day of Lent (including Cycles, A, B and C). Each prayer card features an illustration and Scriptural quote from the particular Gospel for each day of Lent, along with a prompt to pray and a specific Gospel Grace or Virtue we can learn from the teaching and life of Jesus.
This Catholic Craft Kit also includes a double-sided, letter-sized, fully illustrated calendar with the same illustrations for each Gospel reading within Lent for Cycle A, B and C. Each 2-page calendar is presented in both color and black-and-white templates.
Sacred Supper: A Christian Guide to the Jewish Seder Supper is a 24-page illustrated booklet presenting the significance of this Jewish Tradition while drawing connections and insights from a Christian perspective.
This booklet respectfully presents the structure of the Seder Supper, the significance of the food, the prayers and the explanations deeply rooted in Scripture. This Jewish Tradition commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. Observations reflect Jesus’ celebration of the Passover, particularly on the night before He died. Connections are made between the Seder Supper and the Last Supper and how Christians believe that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Covenant, as the Sacrificial Lamb Who takes away our sins.
The Sacred Supper PDF and printed booklet are intended to respectfully present the powerful and sacred Tradition of the Jewish People. We choose to honor this Jewish celebration commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt, deeply rooted in Scripture. We reflect on the intimate connection between the Eucharist and the Passover, recognizing the Jewish origins of the Christian Faith.
We are not trying to re-enact, recreate, replace or alter this commemoration of Jewish history, but respectfully observe the Passover meal to inform and strengthen our Faith and to inspire reverence and awe for the Eucharist and the Paschal Mystery through Jesus.
Sacred Supper: A Christian Guide to the Jewish Seder Supper is a specially -formatted PDF that is folded to create a 24-page illustrated booklet presenting the significance of the Seder Supper, while drawing connections and insights from a Christian perspective.
Sacred Supper Booklet PDF: $15
$12 for a limited time!
30 Coins Hidden
Tenebrae means “shadow” or “darkness.” The Liturgy of the Hours is chanted and with the completion of each reading, a candle is extinguished until the church is pitch black.
Spy Wednesday is traditionally the day we read how Mary anointed Jesus’ Feet with expensive oil and dried His Feet with her hair. Judas criticizes Mary’s efforts, mentioning that the price of the expensive oil would be better suited to help the poor. Judas looks for an opportunity to turn Jesus over to the chief priests and will receive 30 coins for his betrayal; approximately one tenth the expense of the anointing oil.
Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, John 12:3-8
Here’s a video I created for our Parish Women’s Group, explaining the significance of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, thanks to Spoken Gospel.
Holy Wednesday is often marked with a service of Tenebrae (Latin for ‘darkness’ or ‘shadows’), with psalms and other readings while candles on a candelabrum
are gradually extinguished, creating the sense of growing darkness.
Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles as they gather to celebrate the Passover. But this Passover is different from their usual tradition because this is the Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the Eucharist: the Sacrifice of His own Body and Blood for our sins and those of the whole world.
This is a slide show I created for our Parish Women’s Group, with Fr. Mike Schmitz’ life-changing talk about the Eucharist, testimony that the Eucharist is the True Presence of Jesus that we are so blessed to receive!
Washing of the Feet (as Jesus washed the Apostles’ Feet)
Visit of 7 Churches Tradition
There are many traditions that surround Holy Thursday. Some people use it as a day to go on a local pilgrimage and visit as many churches in their area as they can. Walk around and observe the beauty and symbolism found in each church, then take some time to pray for our priests.
Holy Thursday is a celebration of the institution of the Eucharist, so it’s a great day to spend some time in Adoration.
It’s also highly recommended to attend the Mass of the Last Supper held in the evening.
After Mass, the sanctuary is stripped of all decor and the crucifix will be covered by purple cloth in preparation
for the solemn Good Friday liturgy.
Jesus is found guilty of a crime he did not commit and sentenced to execution on a cross. This is the day that Jesus is arrested, mocked, scourged, and crowned with thorns. He is forced to carry His Cross, He falls three times, He is nailed to the cross and He dies on the cross.
Scripture: Matthew 27:1-56
Good Friday is a solemn day of fasting and abstinence:
Abstinence binds all Catholics from 14 years old and up to abstain from meat.
Fasting binds all adults from 18-60 to limit eating to 2 small meals and a 3rd meal no larger than the other 2 put together. Pregnant women and adults with relevant health issues are exempt from fasting.
Some people have a Symbolic Tea or Lunch for Good Friday with simple snacks that represent the Suffering and Death of Jesus and Bible Readings throughout.
Maintain an element of silence throughout Good Friday. Don’t listen to music in the car and turn off distractions.
Work to intentionally make it a day of quiet and reflection.
Move a crucifix to a place of prominence in your home.
Churches will hold somber services Friday at 3 p.m. — when He is thought to have died — to remember Jesus’ Sacrifice for us.
Stations of the Cross devotions are also held.
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