Personal Promises for Lent

I’ve had these Lenten Promises in my Family Book for quite some time, so I’m not sure of the origin. Anyone?

Here are some things we can do in the quiet of our soul.

Lenten Promises

1. I will not do any unnecessary talking; instead, I will pray little aspirations throughout the day.

2. I will exercise my patience in all things.

3. I will not complain.

4. I will restrain any anger, and go out of my way to be kind to the person who caused my anger.

5. I will not be distracted with someone else’s business.

6. At times, I will refrain from saying some unnecessary thing I wish to say.

7. I will force myself to smile and be cheerful when I feel sad or irritated.

8. I will mortify my curiosity by not trying to know the latest news that does not concern me.

9. I will not complain of little discomforts and inconveniences. Rather, at times I will seek them out.

10. Whenever it is possible, I will do the will of others instead of my own.

11. I will be especially kind and friendly to the person that most annoys me.

12. I will say a little aspiration and lift my mind to God each time the clock strikes the hour.

13. I will say, “Thank You, God,” whenever something happens contrary to my will.

14. When possible, I will wait for a time before doing something I am most eager to do.

15. I will discontinue without delay any pleasurable occupations if duty, obedience, or charity calls me elsewhere.

16. When others do not agree with me in matters of slight importance, I will keep silent and not press my opinion.

17. Whenever I awake in the night, I will raise my heart to God.

18. I will not excuse myself when blamed.