27 February 2026

Cerith Gardiner on Lenten Advice from St. Josemaría Escrivá

"Few daily challenges are as universally understood as the moment an alarm clock declares the end of sleep. Regardless of age, profession, or the best intentions formed the night before, the first seconds of the morning possess a remarkable ability to test human resolve. Beds that seemed entirely ordinary at bedtime acquire unexpected appeal, while blankets develop a persuasive power that feels entirely disproportionate.

"It was precisely this moment that St. Josemaría Escrivá had in mind when he described what he famously called the 'heroic minute.' His advice was deceptively simple: When it is time to rise, get up immediately. . . ."

In a recent commentary, writer Cerith Gardiner reflected on how this advise from 
St. Josemaría Escrivá can help us with our Lenten observance.

To access Ms. Gardiner's complete post, please visit:

Aleteia: Cerith Gardiner: The saint-inspired rule worth trying this Lent (27 FEB 26)


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