The 2025 Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5th and ends with Maundy Thursday on April 17th. During this time, Christians prepare for Easter by deepening our spiritual lives through the traditional practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving… But what does that mean? I break down these spiritual practices into concrete ways to observe Lent, with some bonus ideas of spiritual disciplines to add during Lent. If you’re looking to grow closer to God, try some of these…Continue Reading
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7 Simple Prayers for Holy Week
I first wrote these prayers for Holy Week in 2021. Since then, I’ve undergone many major life changes. Surgery for my Crohn’s. A new job in corporate America. And best of all, a son, who is now 19 months old. Life just keeps getting busier, but I still relish all of Lent, and Holy Week especially, as a time to slow down and strengthen my relationship with God. I love Holy Week, from the joy of Palm Sunday to the…Continue Reading
What is Holy Week? A Brief Overview
In Christian tradition, Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and goes through Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday. This is a reverent time for Christians to contemplate the life, death, and resurrection of our savior, Jesus Christ. Looking to learn more about the Lenten season? Check out these other posts! Scripture Readings for Holy Week These scripture readings come from the Revised Common Lectionary. A lectionary is a list of scripture readings assigned to each day of worship during…Continue Reading
Christ-Centered Easter Basket Ideas
Easter is coming early in 2021, with most Christians celebrating on Sunday, April 4th. (Orthodox Easter is May 2nd this year). While Easter baskets are a fun secular tradition adopted by many Christian families, you can still put together a Christ-centered Easter basket. Only a few Easter basket gifts from my childhood stand out to me as an adult. When I was 9, my family hosted friends (a mother and her daughter) over Easter weekend. The mother added a few…Continue Reading