by: Matthew KellyFrom the author of the bestselling book Rediscover Catholicism comes an inspiring new way to rediscover Lent. With this new book you can: * read a passage from Scripture for each day* reflect on the beauty and importance of Catholic faith and practice* meditate on thought-provoking questions find a unique and inspiring prayer for each day of LentMatthew Kelly, best-selling author, world-renowned speaker and business consultant, offers Lenten reflections on the "seven pillars of Catholic spirituality," one for each week of Lent. Using these pillars - Confession, Daily Prayer, The Mass, The Bible, Fasting, Spiritual Reading and The Rosary - can help us sink our roots of faith deep so that we can weather any storm and come to know the abundant life - here and in eternity -that Jesus promises. This day-by-day offering for Lent provides citations for the Scripture readings of each day of Lent as well as a short reflection based on one of the day's readings. Sunday readings for all three Lectionary cycles are offered, making this Update appropriate for this Lent and all that follow.These timely and inspirational words will help renew your enthusiasm for being Catholic, while encouraging you to delve more deeply into the spirituality of the lenten season - a perfect companion for individual reading or for group study. Over the coming weeks of Lent, I invite you to reflect with me on seven pillars of Catholic spirituality. These anchors of our faith combine 2,000 years of spiritual wisdom into a handful of spiritual exercises. They may be ancient practices, but don't let that fool you into believing they're not relevant to your life in the modern world. These practices are dynamic and ever fresh.A tree with deep roots can weather any storm. Sink these roots, the seven pillars of Catholic spirituality, deep into your life, and you'll weather any storm. You will also come to know the abundant life that Jesus invites us to experience both here and in eternity.Paperback. 146 pages.ISBN: 9781616362379
