As we are fast approaching the season of Lent, it is helpful to consider some of the wonderful devotionals available to us during the Lenten season. These books are often designed to combine daily scripture with reflections in a simple but impactful daily format. They can help us to focus our daily prayer throughout the season making it easier to be consistent with the practice.
Rohr’s Wondrous Encounters: Scripture for Lent
Richard Rohr’s meditations on the daily readings of Lent are not for the sake of mere information, or even for academia (although the author hopes it will satisfy both), but for the sake of our transformation into our original “image and likeness,” which is the very image of God. What always and finally matters for all of us is encounter! Father Rohr begins each meditation with a single title or phrase that sums up the point. Then Rohr offers the meditation followed by key passages from the readings. He ends each meditation with a Starter Prayer that invites you to self-disclosure and to enter the wondrous divine dialogue with clarity, insight—and holy desire! Wondrous Encounters is not linked to a specific lectionary cycle and may be enjoyed each and every year.
Some Additional Devotions to Consider
- The popular Saginaw-Michigan, Little Black Book, which has become a staple for so many parishes, congregations, and individuals.
- 40 Days with Jesus by Sarah Young – A less traditional which has received some good feedback along with…
- The Art of Lent by Sister Wendy Beckett.
