Lent is upon us! It's the perfect opportunity to practice self-mortification, strengthen relationships with our neighbors, and grow closer to Christ. If you're feeling stumped about what your Lenten sacrifice should be, I've compiled a list of 90 Lenten ideas: 30 God-centered things to do for Lent (prayer), 30 non-sweets related things to give up for Lent (fasting), and 30 almsgiving ideas for Lent.
Be sure to share this post with your friends and loved ones who are looking for some inspiration. Ash Wednesday will be here before you know it! Which will you be doing for Lent?
pray a Lenten devotional daily
read about the Saints
pray a Divine Mercy chaplet daily
pray Stations of the Cross on Fridays
pick a person each day to pray for
add a daily Mass to your routine
read a chapter of the Bible each day
start "Bible in a Year" Podcast
journal for 10 minutes each day
give someone a compliment each day
go to Confession once a week
pray the Rosary daily
get up 15 minutes earlier for prayer
listen only to religious music
visit Jesus in Adoration weekly
give your time to a loved one
forgive an enemy
discover a new Saint BFF
write a letter to God each day
write a letter to a loved one each day
learn about the Sisters of Life
collect baby items for a pregnancy center
attend a Catholic retreat
apologize if you wronged someone
invite someone to Mass each week
make meals for new moms, neighbors, etc.
join a Parish ministry
create or give religious Easter gifts
collect clothes & toiletries for homeless
pray for someone you don't see eye to eye with
negative self-talk
your pillow
alcohol
watching Netflix
complaining
elevators
coffee
screen time
gossip
podcasts
mom guilt
Youtube
music
texting
the news
snooze button
eating out
long showers
salt & pepper
video games
scrolling
snacking
rolling eyes
leaving lights on
multitasking
makeup
cursing
napping
Instagram filters
being picky
join a ministry at your Parish
increase your donation to your Parish
send a heartfelt gift to a loved one
introduce yourself to someone after Mass
pay for someone's groceries (anonymously)
send Easter cards to an elderly home
collect baby items for a pregnancy center
donate food to your local food bank
tutor a schoolchild
run an errand for an elderly neighbor
write a note of affirmation to someone
make a meal for a neighbor or new mom
offer to babysit for free
be fully present to your children
be fully present to your spouse
find a service project with a local charity
fundraise for your favorite Catholic mission
teach a child something new
shop ethically
set up a Lenten “piggy bank”
ask a new mom what she needs
ask a pregnant mom what she needs
stay a few minutes after Mass to pray
take time to listen
create hygiene kits for the homeless
donate clothes or toys
knit hats for preemie babies
how can I use my time to serve others this Lent?
how can I use my talents to serve others this Lent?
how can I use my treasure this Lent?
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