I received a free copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
As Lent progresses, and especially as the weather gets (slightly) warmer and the sun sets later in the evening, my heart starts to yearn for Easter and the new life it brings. Which meant I was especially excited for the package that arrived on my doorstep this afternoon- Walking Holy Week with Jesus, a Prayer Journal by Sara Estabrooks.
Not being inclined toward patience when excited, I took advantage of a lull in the kid action and dove right in. I was not disappointed. This journal is a treasure. I am even more excited for Holy Week now that I’ve read through it. I had to stop myself from pondering too deeply and praying through the reflections too much lest I ruin the Holy Week experience (especially Palm Sunday and Extravagance Monday). I appreciated how Sara brings fresh insights into well-worn Gospel passages.
The journal itself is simple and elegant, which perfectly reflects the content. Sara sets up the text in an easy to read format: Read, Reflect, Pray, and Write. There is ample space for journaling, two full pages a day. Her reflections are profound, yet written in a simple, direct manner that makes them accessible.
While the reflections are short, there’s plenty of meat in the text that can be pondered and savored throughout the day. As a busy mom, I found the length to be in that sweet spot- not so short that I felt like the topic was glossed over or only touching the surface, but not so lengthy that I wouldn’t be able read it in one between-kid-needs sitting.
I heartily recommend this journal and am so grateful to Sara for the opportunity to read it and share with you all. You can buy a copy now on Sara’s site, and you should. It really will be the perfect capstone to your Lent.
This year, Sara’s amazing Holy Week Journal is a part of the Catholic Mom Bundle’s Lenten Bundle. You can grab a copy of it, along with 23 other resources designed to help you and your family, by clicking on over. But don’t wait too long, the Bundle is only available until Friday!