Day 5 – Deepening My Prayer Life - 9 Days of Spiritual Preparation for Lent

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A Discerning Heart Prepared: 9 Days of Spiritual Preparation for Lent

Opening Prayer (Pray each day before the daily reflection)

Heavenly Father, as I prepare to enter the holy season of Lent, I open my heart to You. Let this be a time of renewal, where I grow in love, sacrifice, and prayer. Help me remove distractions and embrace this season with purpose. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, may my soul be ready to walk with Christ.

Amen.

Day 5 – Deepening My Prayer Life

Scripture: “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1)

Reflection:
Lent is a time to strengthen our relationship with God through prayer. But prayer is not just about words—it is about being present with the Lord.

Ask yourself: How can I deepen my prayer life this Lent?

Practical Step:

Choose a new prayer practice to adopt during Lent—perhaps morning prayer, an evening examen, Stations of the Cross, or praying the Rosary or the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Find a Lenten devotional, spiritual reading, or podcast series to accompany your prayer journey. Consider listening to Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts for daily reflections or Lectio Divina
Write a list of prayer intentions for the season, interceding for family, friends, or those in need. You can record all those in your journal

Closing Prayer:
Lord, teach me to pray. Help me to listen, to rest in You, and to grow in trust.

Amen.

Take a moment now to sit in stillness. Let today’s prayer and reflection settle in your heart.

When Lent begins this Ash Wednesday, we’ll invite you to continue your journey with our series A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory, exclusively on Discerning Hearts.

May this season be one of deep grace and renewal and a deeper encounter with Christ.