Lent: An Uncommon Love Story *

My favorite Lenten resources and devotions focus on the occasions for joy and the emphasis on love and service during this season of preparation for Easter and the glory of Jesus' resurrection. This Lent, I've added a new resource to my devotional library. Lent: An Uncommon Love Story (Pauline Books and Media, January 2005, paperback, 128 pages) is a wonderful Lenten reflection by noted Catholic author Antoinette Bosco. This simple yet profound look at Lent focuses upon the story of Christ's love for us. In moments of despair and pain, Bosco points her reader to the opportunity for a deepening relationship with God. Bosco, mother of seven and prolific author, writes about transcending suffering from an informed perspective. In this book, she freely shares her own family's sometimes tragic experiences, as well as her personal Lenten journey.