Halfway Through Lent: Renewing Your Family’s Journey Toward Easter

Halfway Through Lent: Renewing Your Family’s Journey Toward Easter

We’re officially halfway through Lent! If you’re feeling like the weeks have flown by—or maybe that you’ve struggled to keep up with your Lenten commitments—you’re not alone. The good news? There’s still plenty of time to refocus, renew, and finish this season strong.

Whether you started Lent with big goals or just a simple desire to grow closer to God, these next few weeks are an opportunity to reflect and realign as a family. Here’s how you can make the most of the second half of Lent.

1. Reflect on Your Lenten Journey So Far

Take a few minutes to pause and think about how Lent has gone for you and your family. Ask yourself:

  • Have we been intentional about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving?

  • What has been fruitful? What has been challenging?

  • How can we adjust our focus to finish Lent well?

A great way to reflect is by journaling as a family or having a simple conversation over dinner. If some commitments have fallen by the wayside, don’t be discouraged—just pick back up and keep going!

2. Deepen Your Prayer Life

It’s never too late to grow in prayer! Here are some ways to recommit to talking with God:

  • Set a daily prayer time—even just five minutes together as a family.

  • Choose a new saint to learn about and ask for their intercession.

  • Pray the Stations of the Cross—many parishes offer them on Fridays, or you can do a simple version at home.

To make prayer time even more inviting, create a cozy prayer space with candles, saint images, or even a Saintly Snuggles blanket to make kids feel comfortable as they talk to God.

3. Refocus on Fasting

By this point in Lent, sacrifices can start to feel routine or even forgotten. Now is a great time to refresh your approach:

  • If you’ve struggled with fasting, try a new approach—give up unnecessary phone scrolling, a favorite drink, or a small daily comfort.

  • Remind kids that fasting isn’t just about food—it’s about making room for God.

  • Offer up little sacrifices throughout the day and turn them into prayers.

4. Renew Your Commitment to Almsgiving

Giving isn’t just about money—it’s about generosity of heart. In these final weeks before Easter, consider:

  • Donating to a local charity or parish fund.

  • Encouraging kids to do acts of kindness for siblings, friends, or teachers.

  • Sending a thoughtful card or small gift to someone who may be struggling.

A meaningful way to give is by sharing faith-filled gifts, like a Saintly Snuggles blanket, with someone who could use a reminder of God’s love and comfort.

5. Look Ahead to Holy Week

The final stretch of Lent leads to the most important week of the year—Holy Week! Start preparing now by:

  • Reading the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ Passion together.

  • Making plans to attend Triduum services at your parish.

  • Creating a simple Holy Week calendar so kids can follow along.

Lent Isn’t About Perfection—It’s About the Journey If you feel like you haven’t “done enough” this Lent, remember that it’s not about perfection—it’s about turning back to God, no matter how many times we need to start again. The second half of Lent is a fresh opportunity to deepen your faith as a family and prepare your hearts for the joy of Easter.

How is your family renewing your Lenten journey? Share your traditions with us on Instagram @saintlysnugglesco—we’d love to hear from you!

Looking for a way to bring faith and comfort into your home this Lent? Shop Saintly Snuggles today and find a blanket that makes prayer time even more special.

 

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