How are you Lenting?

I asked the Ora writers how they're moving closer to God in this season of stripping away worldly things so we can obtain the things of eternity. We'd love to hear in the comments section how you're Lenting this year!


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1. What's your Lenten focus for this year (prayer, fasting, almsgiving)?

I'm trying to do a little something for all three of the Lenten practices. I've decided to fast from television after 10:30 at night. Watching TV before bed is normally how I unwind, but I've decided to spend that time reading or listening to something that will inspire me and help me to grow in my faith.  

2. How are you implementing your penance? 

My almsgiving this Lent is allowing me to exercise my love of mending and restoring things to beauty and usefulness. I've been very blessed by a friend of mine who has a heart for helping single moms. She collects and provides free baby items to expectant mothers, who otherwise would struggle to find the financial means to prepare for a baby. I have started to collect used baby gear, freshen it up, and pass it on to my friend, who I know will always find the best home for it. 

3. Generally speaking, what is your favourite way to pray?

When it comes to prayer, I have to be deliberate about building opportunities to focus – otherwise, my to-do list distracts me all day long. On Friday nights during Lent, I'll be joining in a prayer series at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Dartmouth. The goal of the series is to learn about and try different types of prayer, which may help me to deepen my relationship with God. Prayer and music go very well together for me. Many of us have heard the expression, whoever sings prays twice. I relate to that. When I want to thank God or praise God, my go-to tool is contemporary worship music - but I'm looking to expand the way I pray, so I'm excited to be joining the Friday night series this Lent. ​



Donna Davis - Ora Ministry
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