- Slow Down - Set aside 10 minutes a day for silent prayer or meditation. It will revitalize your body and your spirit.
- Read a good book - You could choose the life of a saint, a spiritual how-to, an inspirational book, or one of the pope's new books.
- Be kind - Go out of your way to do something nice for someone else every day.
- Get involved - Attend a Lenten lecture or spiritual program.
- Volunteer at your parish - Whether it's the parish fish fry or cleaning the church.
- Reach out - Invite an inactive Catholic to come with you to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday.
- Pray - Especially for people you don't like and for people who don't like you.
- Tune out - Turn off the television and spend quality time talking with family members or friends.
- Clean out closets - Donate gently used items to the Parish Thrift Shop or other local agencies.