Lent is a season of soul-searching and repentance. It is a season for reflection and taking stock. Join other women in the parish as together in groups of 3-5, as we observe the forty days of Lent, through a renewal of our mind, body, and spirit.

Fiat40 prescribes disciplines and practices for our minds, souls, and bodies through bible readings and observances for Lent. Fiat40 is solely for women, for the men sign- up for something similar on the Exodus40 page. 

" The more we persevere in our efforts to overcome a certain weakness and grow in virtue, the easier the battle will become... It takes time, effort, and perseverance."

- Edward Sri from his book The Art of Living.

It may look daunting at first, but know that all is possible through God's grace, lean on him throughout this lent, just because you mess up one day, doesn't mean to throw the towel in for the rest of Lent. Remember each day is a new day!

 Lord, I will praise you through my body 

•  I will eat three meals per day, with no snacking in between. A meal is defined as one main item and two side items. (Dependent on health restrictions).

•  I commit to the Heroic Minute. Wake up on the first alarm and not hit snooze.

• I will work out 3-5 times per week, but I will not push my body outside my limits. Walking is acceptable.

• I will not eat sweets or desserts, drink alcohol, or soda.

• I commit to fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays. This fast will contain one full meal and the other two meals will be only one side dish and contain no meat.

•  I will get 7 hours of sleep per night.

 Lord, I will praise you through my soul

• I will spend 30 to 6o minutes per day in prayer which may include, a Holy Hour, Lectio Divina with the daily Gospel, the Rosary, Divine Mercy chaplet, a daily Examen
• I will attend Mass each Sunday (or Saturday evening) and daily Mass when I am able.
• I will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once per month

 Lord, I will praise you through my Mind

•  I will abstain from social media (outside of work obligations), and watching TV/ movies alone.
• I will listen to uplifting music, Catholic podcasts & radio, and read spiritual books.
• I will not make any unnecessary purchases.
• I will not gossip or complain about things out of my control.
• I am going to be present in all situations.

Each day there is a Bible Reading, see the Fiat40 Google Calendar for reminders or just check out the reading list below:
Day 1: Ruth 1                Day 25: Esther 6
Day 2: Ruth 2                Day 26: Esther 7
Day 3: Ruth 3                Day 27: Esther 8
Day 4: Ruth 4                Day 28: Esther 9
Day 5: Tobit 1                Day 29: Esther 10
Day 6: Tobit 2                Day 30: Song of Songs 1
Day 7: Tobit 3                Day 31: Song of Songs 2
Day 8: Tobit 4                Day 32: Song of Songs 3
Day 9: Tobit 5                Day 33: Song of Songs 4
Day 10: Tobit 6              Day 34: Song of Songs 5
Day 11: Tobit 7              Day 35: Song of Songs 6
Day 12: Tobit 8              Day 36: Song of Songs 7
Day 13: Tobit 9              Day 37: Song of Songs 8
Day 14: Tobit 10            Day 38: Proverbs 31:10-31 (Woman of Virtue)
Day 15: Tobit 11            Day 39: Luke 1: 26-28 ( Mary's Fiat)
Day 16: Tobit 12            Day 40: Seven Sorrows of Mary
Day 17: Tobit 13
Day 18: Tobit 14
Day 19: Esther 1
Day 20: Esther 2
Day 22: Esther 3
Day 23: Esther 4
Day 24: Esther 5