The Great Divorce - Chapter 1

 

The Propers for Monday in the First Week of Lent can be found at 

www.lectionarypage.net/WeekdaysOfLent/MondayFirstWeek.html

The Angels Unaware Website is found at angelsunawares.org

Commandments Discipline for Lent

Take each of these commandments from Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 (yes, I know there are more than 10) and come up with a positive commandment and action for each.  You don't have to take on all 14.  This is your Lenten discipline so each action must be something you specifically can do during Lent.

1.  "You shall not steal" becomes "I shall give to our food pantry each week of Lent."

2.  "You shall not deal falsely" becomes _______________

3.  "You shall not lie to one another"  _______________

4.  "You shall not swear by my name"   _______________

5.  "You shall not defraud your neighbor"   _______________

6.  "You shall not keep the wages of a laborer until morning" _______________

7.  "You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind"  _______________

8.  "You shall not render an unjust judgment"  _______________

9.  "You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great" _______________

10.  "With justice you shall judge your neighbor" _______________

11.  "You shall not go around as a slanderer among the people"  _______________

12.  "You shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor"  _______________

13.  "You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin"  _______________

14.  "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people"  _______________

Remember, each of your positive commandments should include a positive action you can commit to during Lent.  

Avoid using the word "not" for example, in #5.  "I will not defraud my neighbor."  Instead, go for something like "I will send my sick neighbor a get well card and take them flowers."

If you find this discipline helpful, email me your positive commandment and action at davidhallretired@gmail.com.