I came across this great resource looking for creative ideas for Lent. One of the links led me here. I think this is a really cool idea and would be great for an entire family to do. Discuss what you'd take, and why. Maybe create a spot (or several) in your house where you can all see each other's "sacred bundle." Take a picture of your items and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We'll post 'em on our website.

"Find seven items you would most want to take if you were travelling 40 days into a desert. Find a piece of Lenten fabric; a cloth that you feel best captures how you feel about entering Lent. Find a place in your house that these seven items might remain over the Lenten period and place them on your Lenten Fabric."

HT: spirituality2go. You can follow the link and see what others decided to take with them.