tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post2590359702971364295..comments2023-11-01T16:14:45.338-07:00Comments on Sole Searching Mama: 15 Ways to Experience a More Meaningful LentSole Searching Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-3866062871640000912013-03-01T01:21:22.742-08:002013-03-01T01:21:22.742-08:00Your ideas for Lent are so similar to my list. I l...Your ideas for Lent are so similar to my list. I like the ones I don't have such as Sponsoring a child, Family service project, and seeds in the soil of sacrifice. Wonderful choices I may have to add to my list for next year. Thanks!Melissa @ Homegrown Catholicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516985976368072331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-428940650530794032013-02-28T06:35:28.046-08:002013-02-28T06:35:28.046-08:00What wonderful ideas. We use a Lenten calendar as...What wonderful ideas. We use a Lenten calendar as well. I love the idea of the sacrifice box. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093762760646214884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-26201432410394498152013-02-24T23:58:26.814-08:002013-02-24T23:58:26.814-08:00You really make me miss having little ones around....You really make me miss having little ones around. We loved crafts and children learn so much by having fun and enjoying His Presence as they play and create. Wonderful ideas for when my grandchildren grow and actually are born!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-83775095514123815192013-02-24T18:37:46.103-08:002013-02-24T18:37:46.103-08:00What a huge number of wonderful ideas! Thank you ...What a huge number of wonderful ideas! Thank you for this. I love the extension of the crown of jewels and the Almsbox is great. You have a treasury of suggestions and ideas here. <br />Wishing you a Blessed Lent,<br />Pax Christi,<br />~MichelleMichelle @ Liturgical Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202987380761091912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-74236846079090642662013-02-24T03:40:07.019-08:002013-02-24T03:40:07.019-08:00I love your list of 15 things to do for Lent! My f...I love your list of 15 things to do for Lent! My family made the crown of thorns one year (and I even blogged about it). I painted it bright colors and almost used the pic for the Keep LOVE in LENT until one blogger said she couldn't join because the picture was so ugly! =) I think she's right...I like yours much better!<br /><br />I like your sacrifice box...great way to get some loved games out of sight for a while!<br />Hmm...I wish I could sneak the Lincoln Logs and the wooden train set in there so I don't have to put them away 10 times a day, but maybe that's a chore I just have to put up with. =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985386169429863305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-66838384971424199732013-02-23T12:30:30.632-08:002013-02-23T12:30:30.632-08:00I really like the idea of reading a book together ...I really like the idea of reading a book together as a lenten project; I have tried this before, but tend to lose steam, so perhaps we need the lenten season to keep us going. I also like the seed project; we will try that.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644097146566373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-81890782224149231502013-02-22T23:40:09.847-08:002013-02-22T23:40:09.847-08:00My boys like Redwall too, and we have done Lord of...My boys like Redwall too, and we have done Lord of the Rings as a read aloud, plenty of sacrifice and suffering for Lent in there!Kendra Tierneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212829372556908004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-6299894051282033092013-02-22T17:20:36.556-08:002013-02-22T17:20:36.556-08:00I love that you have sons, that you run, and that ...I love that you have sons, that you run, and that your name is Susan. I run too, mostly in the summer. We are swimmers in this house and that makes Lent interesting, because of the 1000's of cals we nosh after practice. I like the crown of thorns idea. I just might try it. Much love and good beer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517466515809977653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-91771182087754167372013-02-22T15:02:43.610-08:002013-02-22T15:02:43.610-08:00By the way....your short bio on the sidebar is too...By the way....your short bio on the sidebar is too funny. 5 ornery boys?! laundry that breeds while you sleep? Good heavens! I can't even imagine what a day is like for you! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516571233579403525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-54115086472404165572013-02-22T15:00:58.463-08:002013-02-22T15:00:58.463-08:00These are great ides. I really need to get into th...These are great ides. I really need to get into this whole craft thing and stop thinking it'll be too hard to do with 3 kids. I think that the benefits far outweigh the mess and maybe a headache of getting things done. I've seen the crown of thorns before and have always thought of doing it. Maybe I'll be brave and try it for the rest of Lent? And I like the extension of the crown jewels. Very good for little ones indeed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516571233579403525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-64915675405491598632013-02-22T11:21:12.511-08:002013-02-22T11:21:12.511-08:00I wanted to try the thorn of crowns this year, but...I wanted to try the thorn of crowns this year, but just have not gotten it together to do so. Now I know why -- b/c I needed to wait to read your idea about the jewels. it will make it so much easier for my compassionate five-year-old. Thank you for the idea.martiannehttp://traininghappyhearts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-1250976082524845062013-02-21T13:20:52.323-08:002013-02-21T13:20:52.323-08:00Hi Susan, you have a great resource list for Lent....Hi Susan, you have a great resource list for Lent. I'm with Lena, I happen to like this liturgical season! Can't say that I did many years ago, but as a mother, I have a new found love for it.<br /><br />I think an important distinction for us to fully participate in Lent willingly is that it doesn't require a feeling to be attached to it. I think it's an act of the will that will lead to a fruitful season. It's similar to forgiving and loving. If we always waited "to feel like" or "be in the mood" to forgive or love, then we do it much less than we're called to do! Sacrificial giving is tough for adults too. I like your seed activity and especially your crown of thorns/jeweled crown one. I think it will demonstrate that sacrifice, prayer, an act of charity, or good deed is pleasing to Jesus.<br /><br />May God bless you during your Lenten Journey and may Our Blessed Mother, wrap your family in her loving mantle!<br />noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-9123478697389850512013-02-21T11:10:47.183-08:002013-02-21T11:10:47.183-08:00Nice list! I love the candle idea for the Station...Nice list! I love the candle idea for the Stations of the Cross, my kids always love praying around candles! Our tradition of silence for the three hours Christ hung on the cross on Good Friday is one my kids look forward to, even reflecting back on the day well into Ordinary Time. We do not do it perfectly, (there have been a few frantically whispered arguments) but it still transform that day into one like no other. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780045546555850839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-20117929960208042992013-02-21T11:04:14.837-08:002013-02-21T11:04:14.837-08:00I love all your ideas, Susan! :) We're doing s...I love all your ideas, Susan! :) We're doing some of them, or at least we PLANNED to, haha! :) Let's pray for each other during this Lent and beyond! :) Thanks for joining the link-up! God bless always!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480867421569198707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-72111803665246091822013-02-21T10:08:45.002-08:002013-02-21T10:08:45.002-08:00Thank you, Crystal!! I'm so happy you stopped ...Thank you, Crystal!! I'm so happy you stopped by!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-56218290956915755712013-02-21T10:08:17.188-08:002013-02-21T10:08:17.188-08:00You are not crazy at all!! I always "feel&quo...You are not crazy at all!! I always "feel" like it's time for a little purification in my life every time Lent comes around. The church in her wisdom is wise to guide us in this way with the liturgical schedule.Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-61959466826494148432013-02-21T10:07:28.754-08:002013-02-21T10:07:28.754-08:00Hi Darlene! Yes, sponsoring a child has been such ...Hi Darlene! Yes, sponsoring a child has been such a wonderful gift for our family. I would encourage you to consider it!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-7413328515855977202013-02-21T10:06:53.861-08:002013-02-21T10:06:53.861-08:00Thank you, Stephanie! We live 30 minutes from our...Thank you, Stephanie! We live 30 minutes from our parish, so praying the Stations at home is practical for us. The kids love this method, it really helps them engage in the prayers!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-83554244290624873662013-02-20T20:57:19.613-08:002013-02-20T20:57:19.613-08:00Thank you for stopping by, Megan, and for leaving ...Thank you for stopping by, Megan, and for leaving your blog address as well - I can't wait to check it out!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-58168483380740246412013-02-20T20:50:18.596-08:002013-02-20T20:50:18.596-08:00Thank you for the follow! I am looking forward to ...Thank you for the follow! I am looking forward to stopping by and visiting your blog! Have a blessed Lent!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-79110360352976238242013-02-20T20:49:17.870-08:002013-02-20T20:49:17.870-08:00Thank you for stopping by!Thank you for stopping by!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-47259924764006316682013-02-20T20:48:50.911-08:002013-02-20T20:48:50.911-08:00Catholic Icing is awesome, you will love it!Catholic Icing is awesome, you will love it!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-30797317233071464062013-02-20T16:56:40.507-08:002013-02-20T16:56:40.507-08:00Hi, Susan -- wow, I love all of the ideas you'...Hi, Susan -- wow, I love all of the ideas you've included here! Thanks for sharing. But I admit that I'm totally distracted from Lent now by your running. I just downloaded a "from couch to 5K" app on my phone and am about to (gulp) start running. Or at least start getting off the couch. Here goes! Any tips you want to pass along to a freaked out newbie? (Love the design of your blog, BTW)<br /><br />http://www.alivinggarden.comReginahttp://www.alivinggarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-55074179733146607472013-02-20T09:28:56.166-08:002013-02-20T09:28:56.166-08:00(I totally love Lent, but I think that may be my t...(I totally love Lent, but I think that may be my temperament.)<br /><br />What an awesome list! I am definitely going to implement some ideas with my kiddos, especially #12 with my 4.5 year old. She needs some quiet time with the Lord - and so do I!! <br /><br />Praying for you!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687840610018476358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-87858014948501264732013-02-20T09:24:59.313-08:002013-02-20T09:24:59.313-08:00I was once told that the reason we give things up ...I was once told that the reason we give things up for Lent is to rid our lives of the distractions that are blocking our view of Christ. Thank you for your beautiful reflection! I got a lot out of it.<br /><br />Growing up, my family did many of the projects you've listed in your post. It was fun to see the pictures - they certainly brought back a boat load of memories. Thank you! God bless you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com