In the Footsteps of the Desert Fathers – Lent 2026

This Lent, you are invited into a daily practice of prayer, listening, and reflection through the ancient rhythm of Lectio Divina.

This journal is designed to accompany the forty days of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday. Each day includes a short passage from one of the four Gospels and a brief saying from a Desert Father, drawn from the early Christian contemplative tradition. These paired readings offer a quiet space to listen to the teachings of Jesus alongside the wisdom of those who sought God in silence, simplicity, and prayer.

The journal provides room to sit with the text, to notice what draws your attention, and to respond in writing or silence. It is not a study guide or a devotional with explanations. Instead, it supports a slower way of reading Scripture, allowing meaning to emerge through attentive presence rather than instruction.

This journal is suitable for those new to Lectio Divina as well as those who already practice it. It can be used individually or alongside the daily podcast or group prayer during Lent. No prior knowledge of the Desert Fathers is required. The structure is simple and repeatable, making it easy to return to each day with openness and care.