Great Lent is a special gift that the Church gives us in order to help us re-focus our lives on Christ. The Orthodox Church has set aside 40 days (plus Holy Week) as a special time of repentance and calls us to a long and sustained spiritual effort. It’s a wonderful journey to the very source of the Orthodox faith; a rediscovery of the Christian way of life. A chance to renew or zeal, set aright our priorities, and live as true Christians. As we recognize this significant shift in our liturgical calendar, I wanted to provide resources and ideas to help you cultivate a lenten environment in your homes and with your families.