{"product_id":"crux-daily-lenten-meditations","title":"Crux: Daily Lenten Meditations","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eEncounter God Through Surrender This Lent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eWalk through Lent with Fr. Columba Jordan and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal as they guide you with daily reflections that invite you to trust more deeply in God’s power rather than your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eInspired by the Crux program’s integrated approach to caring for both body and soul, this Lenten devotional provides Scripture passages and daily meditations to support prayerful reflection and a deeper spirit of surrender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eThroughout the season, you will journey through the entire Gospel of Mark, contemplating your identity as a beloved child of God and responding through prayer and concrete, life-giving actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e(Sunday reflections correspond with the Mass readings for each Sunday of Lent.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eCreated for individuals, families, and parish communities, Crux weaves together physical and spiritual practices—such as fasting, movement, reading, and prayer—into one unified Lenten journey that draws you closer to Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eFor Families\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eEach week includes a dedicated family section with prayers, uplifting quotes, discussion prompts, and simple activities. These resources echo the four core Lenten disciplines of Crux and help families remain focused on the season’s call to fasting, penance, almsgiving, and prayer, all rooted in Christ’s loving sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eCrux in Your Parish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eExperience this devotional more fully by participating as a parish community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eA Parish Small Group Guide will be available prior to Lent on the Crux Parish Resources Page. This complimentary PDF supports weekly group gatherings with structured prayer, discussion questions, and access to a free video resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e(For those seeking a deeper personal experience, Fr. Columba will also offer daily video reflections in the Ascension app for paid subscribers, designed for individual use outside the small-group setting.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loaves \u0026 Fishes Book and Church Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51265721467197,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8858\/7581\/files\/CRUX_c0841fd7-de16-4338-bfdc-d937f0fca366.png?v=1768354566","url":"https:\/\/www.loavesandfishes.ca\/products\/crux-daily-lenten-meditations","provider":"Loaves \u0026 Fishes Book and Church Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}