There may be 50 ways to leave your lover but Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio has 40 ways to inspire you to prepare for the Resurrection of the greatest Lover of them all. In 40 Days, 40 Ways: A New Look At Lent, Dr. D’Ambrosio gives the reader 40 ways to celebrate Lent that are creative, unique and fresh. Don’t look for a page that’s about giving up chocolate for Lent because you won’t find one. Instead you’ll find lots of suggestions to enrich your prayer life as well as ways to reach out to others in need.
For example:
- Day 4-Cut back on purchases of luxuries and give the saved money to the needy.
- Day 10-Learn the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Identify one to begin incorporating into your life this Lent.
- Day 23-Reach out to the least important, least popular, most ignored person at school, home, or work.
- Day 35-Learn the Prayer of Abandonment of Blessed Charles de Foucald. Surrender your possessions, your future, and your life to God as you slowly pray it daily.
But this book isn’t just a list of 40 suggestions. Each day and the idea that goes with it is paired with a meditation or deeper discussion of the day’s idea and it’s meaning and implications.
40 Days doesn’t end with Lent though. It continues on to guide our thoughts during Holy Week and to help us celebrate the whole season of Easter-not just Easter Sunday. Add to that the wonderful resources in the back of the book and you’ve got a slim volume that is jam-packed with knowledge, information, inspiration, and guidance all in Dr. D’Ambrosio’s signature accessible writing style.
In a nutshell, if you’re one of those people who struggle to come up with new ideas for your Lenten devotion, look no further. 40 Days, 40 Ways: A New Look At Lent will inspire you to dig a little deeper into your spiritual life. I guarantee you won’t regret the purchase.
May Your Journey Be Blessed,
S.S.
Laura B Nelson 