Lent is a time of deepening our relationship with God through prayer. Use this guide to structure your prayer life throughout the 40 days of Lent. 

Morning Offering:

• Begin each day by offering your thoughts, words, and actions to God. 
• Prayer Suggestion: O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day...

Scripture & Meditation: 

• Read the daily Mass readings
• Reflect on the Gospel passage: What is Jesus saying to you today? 
• Prayer Suggestion: "Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:10)

The Angelus:

• Pray the Angelus at 6 am, 12 pm, and 6 pm to honor the Incarnation

Midday Prayer & Examination of Conscience:

• Pause to thank God for the day's blessings and ask for strength in temptations. 
• Prayer Suggestion: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)

The Rosary & Lenten Devotions:

• Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary (Tuesdays & Fridays)
• The Stations of the Cross - Pray on Fridays to reflect on Christ's Passion.
• The Divine Mercy Chaplet - Ask for God's mercy on the world.

Night Prayer & Examination of Conscience:

• Review your day: Where did you see God? How did you respond to His grace? 
• Prayer Suggestion: Act of Contrition

Lenten Prayer Challenges:

• Spend 15 minutes daily in silent prayer
• Attend daily Mass or pray a spiritual communion if unable
• Fast from complaining, distractions, or unnecessary social media as a spiritual sacrifice.
• Read one spiritual book during Lent.