March is such a simple month. Long for teaching (there are no vacation days, no holidays, usually no more snow days). But I love the simplicity of it.
For us it is the liturgical season of lent so although our days are very much still very full, our focus has shifted. For our little family we are working toward a few personal things for lent, areas to draw us closer to the Lord.
At a Mass we attended recently, the homily gave us this acronym.
M.A.P.S.
M = mortification (the act of giving something up - mortify or deaden sinful nature) (giving up complaining, giving up comparison, etc)
A = almsgiving (giving to others in need - time, energy, heart)
P = prayer (finding more time, even for a little extra, to pray)
S = sacraments (reconciliation, eucharist)
This acronym has been helpful for me this lent.
I am actually so looking forward to my Easter prayer table and have some ideas for even May but for now, still simple is March.
Real flowers whenever I can, a petite Mary statue, and this saint quote focuses us in this small area of our home.
"Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you." ~ Saint Augustine of Hippo
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