Tag Archives: Lent

Lenten reminders

Posted on March 20, 2014 by reinkat

I was on a short vacation last week, and tried to continue my Lenten practices faithfully every day. It was not difficult to do that at all–every step I took, every minute that went by, seemed to be a reminder … Continue reading →

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Icons for Lent

Posted on March 3, 2014 by reinkat

Lent is almost here. I have set up my “beautiful corner” for the prayers and images for the season. I find myself drawn to certain of my icons during Lent, and create a home altar to contemplate and prepare … Continue reading →

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Lenten Reflection

Posted on February 28, 2013 by reinkat

I have been enjoying this simple page of Lenten reflections, and thought I’d share it with you all. It always takes a while to load on my computer, so I just position the cursor someplace and wait . . . … Continue reading →

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A Lenten Prayer

Posted on February 18, 2013 by reinkat

Psalm 4: Trust in God Answer when I call, my saving God. In my troubles, you cleared a way; show me favor; hear my prayer. How long will people mock my honor, love what is worthless, chase after lies? Know … Continue reading →

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The Dormition of the Mother of God

Posted on April 15, 2011 by reinkat

For some reason, I have been meditating much about death recently. Maybe it is the Lenten season, certainly it is thinking about the 18th anniversary of my father’s passing away on April 9, and the fact that he would have … Continue reading →

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Dorothy Day Reflection

Posted on March 17, 2011 by reinkat

I have a small Lenten reflection guide that I like very much, provided to our parish by a generous woman in Ohio. It’s called The Little Books, published by the Diocese of Saginaw, MI, based on the writings of the late … Continue reading →