Forty meditations on Great Lent based on liturgical, scriptural and patristic texts.

Spiritually hungry readers who want to breakthrough to a deeper experience of prayer and want practical help for Lent need look no further than to Martin Smith's A Season for the Spirit. Originally commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1991, A Season for the Spirit provides forty daily meditations for Lent, leading us on a journey of discovery in which we find that Christ, through the Spirit, embraces every aspect of our humanity. Each meditation concludes with a prayer and passage of scripture or quotation for further reflection and study. While it aims to assist a daily practice of personal prayer, it is also widely used by groups who pledge to meet regularly so that members can share their thoughts, reactions, and spiritual experiences.

Sometimes a pause is good for the soul. It gives us the chance to regroup, reflect, and refocus on God. In Pauses for Lent, Trevor Hudson offers a beautifully minimalist book in which he focuses on one word for each day of Lent. You are invited to pause, focus on the word, read a scripture and a brief meditation related to the word, and then offer a prayer. Pausing in this way will help you carve out time for God and refresh your spirit even in the midst of a busy life. You may find yourself sensing God's presence in a new way and discovering that God wants to meet you in the midst of your life as it is, muddles and all.

Make this Lent a personal journey of grace, conversion, and renewal. In his own effort to "keep Lent" and develop a more intimate dialogue with the Lord, Father Daniel Lowery, C.Ss.R., compiled a collection of rich reflections based on the biblical readings for each day. He offers simple, heartfelt prayers to help you reflect more deeply on the Word of God. To help you apply the Word to daily life, Father Lowery presents down-to-earth practices that will help you express your love for God and neighbor in concrete, practical ways. "Paperback"

From one of the world's leading scholars and Christian writers, stirring reflections for Lent.