Matt Spotts, SJ, went to confession. Here’s his penance: “For the rest of Lent, take 5 minutes every day – just 5 minutes – and just enjoy God.”
Let’s all do that.
A Penance for Lent
By Jim Manney
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Jim Manneyhttps://www.jimmanneybooks.com/
Jim Manney is the author of highly praised popular books on Ignatian spirituality, including A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer (about the Daily Examen) and God Finds Us (about the Spiritual Exercises). He is the compiler/editor of An Ignatian Book of Days. His latest book is What Matters Most and Why. He and his wife live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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I’ve been very very blessed to have spectacular experiences during Confession, especially with the penance. Perhaps my fave: “Simply pray Come, Holy Spirit.” Amen.
I come from the old school where you were required to “give up” things. No one ever said anything about spending Lent “giving” things. I’m all for this 5 mintues with God. If I give him me, guess how much I will get in return. It will be a pleasure to enjoy God, and I’m not “giving Him up.” Thanks for this. It’s great, and I will be using it in my next 3rd grade Catechism class. How lovely!!!