As we begin our Lenten experience many will create a plan for how they will experience Lent - when to Fast - Prayer time - Almsgiving - how much - how long. Some will actually write their plans down - follow them very scrupulously - others - will approach these in a more casual way - observing them - with less stress.
Which ever way you observe these 40 days of Lent - perfectly fine. The basic suggestions of prayer - fasting - almsgiving are the basis for your personal method. There is no specific time line - no specific - mandatory prayers - no defined amount of alms to share. Lent is YOUR Lent. The important goal - that in these days you do something. Stuck on how to proceed - go to your prayer closet - ask God. He will give you the answer.
Deacon Dale
