I saw this in the Faith magazine and loved it! 

 

Looking for ways to grow closer to God?  How about 26 ideas to get started?

 

Arrive early for Sunday Mass and prayerfully look through the readings.

Begin to read the Bible on a daily basis.

Carry the burden of another.

Dedicate your life to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Enjoy some time before Christ in the tabernacle.

Fast from sweets for a day or two.

Go visit a grandparent or elderly relative in a nursing facility.

Hang out for awhile with your best friend, Jesus.

Imitate the saints by never complaining.

Join your parish youth group or Bible study.

Kneel before the Lord in supplication.

Listen in the silence for God’s voice.

Make a resolution to spend more time in prayer.

Note well and respond to the needs of the poor.

Open your hearts to God’s will in your life.

Place your cares in the loving hands of Jesus.

Quiet your anxieties by remembering Christ’s nearness.

Read Father Steve’s weekly online column at www.ErieRCD.org/vine.asp.

Spend time with your little sister or brother.

Take time to really talk with Dad or Mom.

Unite your sufferings to those of Christ on the cross.

Visit a neighbor or relative who is alone or lonely.

Walk through the woods as you pray the rosary.

X-ray your soul and then go to confession.

Yearn more deeply for God’s love.

Zip up your mouth when the words are left best unsaid.