Communication
Another pillar of Lent, comes in so many forms. At its root, prayer is a conversation with God. Like any relationship, communication is key. Prayer draws us closer to God and allows the time and space for God to work in our hearts.
During Lent, you are encouraged to pray more than usual. This may mean that you add, for the first time, five minutes of prayer time to your day. Perhaps you might consider adding in one or two weekday Masses. Perhaps it might be attending the Evenings of Reflection on February 18 or March 15. Perhaps it might be lighting a candle and praying for the individuals who will be baptized, receive first Eucharist, and be confirmed at the Easter vigil.
There are countless ways to pray. If you wait to find time to pray, the search is often fruitless. Like anything else, we need to make the time to pray. Set aside a concrete block of time daily that you can spend in prayer. You may find it helpful to have a partner, a friend or significant other, who can help hold you accountable to your prayer time and your other Lenten practices. They can also be a source of support and encouragement.
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