During Lent, I need to more conscious of my faith, being prayful and avoiding what will take me away from God.
I have to acknowledge though that good Lenten intentions do have a way like New Year's resolutions, of falling by the wayside.
I must realise that sometimes we just forget our promises but the important thing is not to beat ourselves up over it but to just get back on track. The best way might be to find a prayer practice that works for your and try to sustain it.
For me, it means saying a rosary, adoration or attending Mass.
I must remember that God is always present in our lives and ready to help us.
How about a little silence
Silence forces us to listen more closely, evaulate ideas more thoroughly and temper our responses.
1) I can check the parish bulletin or diocesan newspaper calendar section for upcoming opportunities for silent retreats aroudn the area. I could also make it a point to visit one of the many Eucharistic adoration chapels for an hour or even a few minutes once a week.
2) Since I enjoy the outdoors, I could take advantage of nature trails for some quiet time alone to pray and contemplate the beauty of God's creation.
3) I could spend some time at home as a family with televisions, radios, phones and computers turned off. These media - valuable as they are - can sometimes interfere with family communication.
Shut them down, share a prayer and a meal together and play a board game or enjoy another family activity.
Silencing our voices and our minds can help deepen our relationship with God and broaden our awareness of His presences in our lives. Silence coupled with attentive listening can also help us deepen our relationships with people we encounter every day of our lives in our families, workplaces and communities.
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