now is the day of salvation

1. A giant Lent post from Aggie Catholics. It has lots of FAQs and suggestions.

2. Some plans for reading during Lent.

3. The League of Bearded Catholics on Lent and The Screwtape Letters.

Lent is that 40 day classroom wherein we learn every year the true extent to which we are all habit-ridden and weak. It is also a celebration of the spiritual power of voluntary sacrifice. In addition, it helps us to develop proper gratitude for the sheer, mind-pummeling volume of good things that we enjoy every day.