We are making plans for our Lenten journey. We look forward to our usual traditions such as praying the Stations of the Cross each Friday evening as we walk around the house. We hang the Stations throughout the house and journey together by candlelight as we take turns reading each Station. We are in need of a new family friendly Stations of the Cross Book. It seems our old copy has walked away. This could work and this would make it extra special. This year we plan to sing one verse of this at each Station.
In past years we hung a large brown paper cross on the refrigerator or wall. Throughout Lent we pasted construction paper pieces to it representing our sacrifices and good deeds to create a colorful mosaic cross for Easter. This year our plans include paper flowers we create as Lent progresses with the hope of a beautiful garden by Easter Sunday. I stumbled on Before and After Easter in the clearance bin of a local bookstore which is giving us some new activities to try. We especially like the purple paper chain for counting down the 40 days of Lent. Each paper link will have a suggestion for little acts of love - endless possibilities. I'll get the kiddos to help with this! I'm guessing they'll each want their own set.
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