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The Essential Lenten Handbook: A Daily Companion (Essential (Liguori))

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This book makes it easy to celebrate Lent at home through prayers and Bible readings. Includes easy-to-follow days of the week prayers and petitions. Also has stories for reflection. Includes a large section for kids to follow in the family's activities. Very practical and moving. I learned a lot of Lenten prayer practices that I was unaware of, some of the more old-fashioned ones.

If you are looking for a good lenten book that you can use for years, this is the one. It stays in line with the magisterium of the church. The author explains the meaning of lent, traditional practices, St. Alphonsus Liguori's Rule of Life, traditional and modern lenten prayers and daily meditations based on the three cycles of the Liturgical Year. The daily readings start with verses from the Old Testament and New Testament. Followed by a wonderful explaination of the readings and how they apply to us today. It is a great read, especially all the history and daily applications. I highly recommend this book to ALL catholics, teens to adults.

I read the daily meditations after reading the readings for each day from the Mass. It helped to strengthen and renew my Faith during this Season. There were many other prayers and devotions to refer to. Kodak

I really enjoy this book. I talks about the meaning of Lent, preparation, the Stations of the Cross, prayers, and so on. It's like going on a mini Lenten retreat. I believe that many Catholics will find it inspirational. Even if you're not Catholic, and you are curious as to what Lent is, or want to broaden your spirituality, and prayer life, then this book is certainly worth purchasing.

Very good book for a devote Catholic. It is a very useful book in the time of lent. I followed every step and it was wonderful!

Not very happy with this purchase. Way too formulaic. I'm not Catholic but wanted a book for Lent and couldn't find any regular Christian titles. I didn't expect this. This is pretty foreign stuff to me.

...and more about the Lenten season. Use this guide to see you through.