Maximizing Your Lenten Journey: Tips for a Meaningful Season of Reflection
Maximizing Your Lenten Journey:
Tips for a Meaningful Season of Reflection
You know that Lent is meant to be the most meaningful time of the year. But, if you’re being completely honest, you’ve often felt like you were just going through the motions.
This year can be different! Discover the power of meditation and imaginative prayer, combined with powerful teachings from Julian of Norwich, one of the most-beloved mystics in Church history.
In this daily lenten journal, you will:
- Create and use your very own home altar.
- Enjoy guided meditation—so you can finally learn how to meditate.
- Experience the power of imaginative prayer.
- Learn uplifting daily spiritual disciplines you can apply all year long!
Come join Jesus and Julian on a spiritual adventure like no other. You will never be the same. And neither will your family when they experience the joy and peace that will fill your home during this sacred season.
Exclusive Opportunity
for the First 50 People
- Enter to win a stunning 15” tall standing Crucifix in Bilaminate Sterling Silver on a wooden base, and a gorgeous Clear Crystal Rosary with renaissance silver crucifix from the Finest Jewelry Rosary collection. These are sure to become family heirlooms. Both pieces are from the official Vatican Gift store and have received the Apostolic Blessing from His Holiness Pope Francis. $400 value.
- All 50 people will receive Carolyn’s exclusive uplifting 7-Day audio meditation series titled Entering Bliss with Julian of Norwich. Enjoy an immersion into Imaginative Prayer with Carolyn as she takes you into the bliss Jesus shared with Julian so that you can have greater peace and joy in your life. You will begin receiving your daily meditations the first Monday after Easter at 7 am. $210 value.
- Just be one of the first 50 people to post your beautiful (or handsome!) face holding up your copy of the paperback book.
- You can post the photo on Facebook and tag Carolyn Berghuis. Or you can also post it in the "Catholic Women Gathering" Facebook Group. But it must feature your face!
- Drawing will be held/winners announced in the Facebook Group on Good Friday, April 7 at 7amET.
Exclusive Opportunity
for the First 50 People
- Enter to win a stunning 15” tall standing Crucifix in Bilaminate Sterling Silver on a wooden base, and a gorgeous Clear Crystal Rosary with renaissance silver crucifix from the Finest Jewelry Rosary collection. These are sure to become family heirlooms. Both pieces are from the official Vatican Gift store and have received the Apostolic Blessing from His Holiness Pope Francis. $400 value.
- All 50 people will receive Carolyn’s exclusive uplifting 7-Day audio meditation series titled Entering Bliss with Julian of Norwich. Enjoy an immersion into Imaginative Prayer with Carolyn as she takes you into the bliss Jesus shared with Julian so that you can have greater peace and joy in your life. You will begin receiving your daily meditations the first Monday after Easter at 7 am. $210 value.
- Just be one of the first 50 people to post your beautiful (or handsome!) face holding up your copy of the paperback book.
- You can post the photo on Facebook and tag Carolyn Berghuis. Or you can also post it in the "Catholic Women Gathering" Facebook Group. But it must feature your face!
- Drawing will be held/winners announced in the Facebook Group on Good Friday, April 7 at 7amET.
A Gift For You
Have you encountered God’s healing mercy, grace, and love in a meaningful way in your life? Would you like to experience the peace and joy that are the outflow of this tender gift?
In Julian of Norwich’s sixteen visions, she experienced a total immersion in God’s mercy, grace and love.
Since I want to share this beauty with all of my fellow siblings in Christ, I have created a 3-part video series titled: Into the Heart of Julian of Norwich.
It is my welcome gift to you. Welcome to the Julian movement!
Celebrate Lent Online
@ Catholic Women Gathering
Starts Ash Wednesday
7 minutes a day @ 7amET
Every morning during Lent, at 7amET, Carolyn will post a video where she takes you through select daily scripture passages and introduces you to the wisdom of Julian of Norwich through Imaginative Prayer so you can enjoy a transformational Lenten season. You will journey alongside Kelly, the main character in Carolyn’s Lenten book titled: Catholic Lenten Journal, A Six-Week Journey into Imaginative Prayer with Julian of Norwich, and discover a roadmap into a deeper love relationship with a loving Jesus and the bliss of our all-welcoming God perpetually invites humanity into.
Week 1
Enter into Forgiveness
Walk with Jesus and Kelly this week and begin your Lenten journey into the powerful healing forgiveness offers so that you enjoy the freedom forgiveness offers YOU.
Week 2
Encounter the Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity continually holds you in the safety of love through all of life’s pain and trials. Journey with Kelly this week into a generational wound she carries and discover the healing power that lives in the Holy Trinity
Week 3
Take a Dip into Living Water
Like the woman at the well, you are perpetually invited into God’s living water. This week you will walk with Kelly and enjoy an imaginative immersion into this living water and witness the precious gifts Kelly receives that are the outflow of the Church’s sacraments.
Week 4
Live as a Child of the Light
God has promised great things for his children who walk in the light. God’s angels and saints are perpetually ready to guide and assist you in this walk. Journey with Kelly and learn about the power of their friendship and how they can be a perfect guide for you as you journey this Lenten season
Week 5
Overcome the Pain of Sin
Sometimes we fall into despair or shame when we suffer the pains of sin, including sins of our youth. However, God wants to take these moments and turn them into something beautiful – and He has the power to do it! Walk with Kelly and the other characters as Jesus reveals his transformative love over the pains of sin.
Holy Week
Enter into the Mystical Beauty of the Easter Triduum
Enjoy a continual immersion in the beauty of imaginative prayer this week and experience the Triduum in a deep and profound way. Walk with Kelly into the mysteries of Jesus’ cross and the love that flows from it. God offers you a wonderous inheritance, enjoy your royal gift and live fully alive in the Son
There is no charge for this special event. Simply click the button below to join our free "Catholic Women Gathering" Facebook Group. That's where the daily sessions will be held.
Celebrate Lent Online
@ Catholic Women Gathering
Starts Ash Wednesday
7 minutes a day @ 7amET
Every morning during Lent, at 7amET, Carolyn will post a video where she takes you through select daily scripture passages and introduces you to the wisdom of Julian of Norwich through Imaginative Prayer so you can enjoy a transformational Lenten season. You will journey alongside Kelly, the main character in Carolyn’s Lenten book titled: Catholic Lenten Journal, A Six-Week Journey into Imaginative Prayer with Julian of Norwich, and discover a roadmap into a deeper love relationship with a loving Jesus and the bliss of our all-welcoming God perpetually invites humanity into.
Week 1
Enter into Forgiveness
Walk with Jesus and Kelly this week and begin your Lenten journey into the powerful healing forgiveness offers so that you enjoy the freedom forgiveness offers YOU.
Week 2
Encounter the Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity continually holds you in the safety of love through all of life’s pain and trials. Journey with Kelly this week into a generational wound she carries and discover the healing power that lives in the Holy Trinity
Week 3
Take a Dip into Living Water
Like the woman at the well, you are perpetually invited into God’s living water. This week you will walk with Kelly and enjoy an imaginative immersion into this living water and witness the precious gifts Kelly receives that are the outflow of the Church’s sacraments.
Week 4
Live as a Child of the Light
God has promised great things for his children who walk in the light. God’s angels and saints are perpetually ready to guide and assist you in this walk. Journey with Kelly and learn about the power of their friendship and how they can be a perfect guide for you as you journey this Lenten season
Week 5
Overcome the Pain of Sin
Sometimes we fall into despair or shame when we suffer the pains of sin, including sins of our youth. However, God wants to take these moments and turn them into something beautiful – and He has the power to do it! Walk with Kelly and the other characters as Jesus reveals his transformative love over the pains of sin.
Holy Week
Enter into the Mystical Beauty of the Easter Triduum
Enjoy a continual immersion in the beauty of imaginative prayer this week and experience the Triduum in a deep and profound way. Walk with Kelly into the mysteries of Jesus’ cross and the love that flows from it. God offers you a wonderous inheritance, enjoy your royal gift and live fully alive in the Son
There is no charge for this special event. Simply click the button below to join our free "Catholic Women Gathering" Facebook Group. That's where the daily sessions will be held.
What People Are Saying
Every once in a while, you meet someone who brings the light of Christ into your world. Carolyn is one of those people. Her compassion and empathy for others bubble over when you meet her. She artfully brings this gift into her writings and creates a clear path to Christ’s love and laughter.
In Catholic Lenten Devotional, I was able to see myself as wholly loveable by God. Each morning I was able to start my day with a spring in my step and a huge smile on my face.
—Kathleen Ford
Marketing Manager for Catholic Radio Indy, EWTN Affiliate
Over the past several years, Carolyn has become a personal friend and a friend of SoulCore. Her constant discipline is admirable. It reveals her faithfulness to God. She is both a faithful disciple and a life-long learner. Her passion for sharing what the Lord has revealed to her has led her to become an instrument of healing for others.
Carolyn has immersed herself in the teachings of the Catholic faith. Most recently has shared her absolute love and the transformation she has experienced through the study and teachings of Julian of Norwich in her newest book. This book is a beautiful gift for the world.
Catholic Lenten Devotional can serve as a perfect companion in your own quest for healing and transformation.
—Deanne Miller
Co-Founder, SoulCore
About Carolyn
Carolyn Berghuis is an inspirational Catholic speaker, retreat leader, traditional naturopath, and best-selling author. She's passionate about helping people experience body, heart, and soul transformation through natural medicine, forgiveness, and the mystical beauty that lives in the Catholic Church.
Her academic accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition, a Doctor of Naturopathy, and a Master of Arts in Theology from Saint Meinrad, where she did her master thesis on the thought of Julian of Norwich. Julian’s writings are the topic of many of Carolyn’s retreats.
Carolyn and her husband, Scott, enjoy a rich family life with three children and eight grandchildren. They live in Carmel, Indiana, and their home parish is Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Carolyn loves beach vacations, taking ballet barre classes, hanging out with her family, and cuddling with her little pink-eared Cockapoo named Gracie.
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