A Lenten Pledge

(Thanks to Fr. Lawrence S. Brey)

My crucified Jesus, my God and Savior, help me make a good Lent, root out my sins, and live in union with Thee.  With Thy help, I pledge and resolve the following Lenten efforts:

1.  I will do penance for my sins, and make special sacrifices for Thee.

2.  I will pray more often, more attentively, more humbly.

3.  I will bend my will to Thine, by obeying Thy commandments and my superiors.

4.  I will give up certain things I like, to better strengthen my will against evil allurements.

5.  I will more strictly avoid occasions of sin.

6.  I will control and discipline my eyes, my imagination, and my curiosity.

7.  I will regard Lent as a time of war against my sins and weaknesses; a time to root out bad habits and self-love.

8.  I will also use Lent as a time to grow in virtue, in Thy Love, in peace.

9.  I will often think of Thee crucified for my sins, and try to have true contrition and purpose of amendment.

10.  I will be cheerful amidst my penances and efforts, without becoming a cross or burden to others.