Lenten Letters
A Lenten Companion to Keep You in the Present Moment
2026 Theme:
Become Who You Are
Instead of checking your phone every morning for your devotional, what about checking your mailbox?
We all know the thrill of receiving something other than junk in our mailbox because it means someone took the time to think about us, write a note or put together a package, and then deliver it to the Post Office. That takes time, effort, and love 📬
We also know that physically holding a letter unlocks different areas of our brain 🧠 that stimulate improved focus and concentration, enhanced memory retention, increased creativity, and stronger emotional bonds. 🫶🏼
If that sounds intriguing then keep reading!
Lent is a powerful time. In fact, you'll often see more people attend an Ash Wednesday service than most Sundays and definitely Holy Days of Obligation. Why is that? Perhaps it's because we all have the innate understanding that there will always be areas in our lives where we could be more of who we were created to be- who we actually are.
This Lent let's uncover who we really are below all the layers of protection that have built up around us over the years. Will you set aside time for God in a way that brings Him into every day so you're not anticipating Lent being over but actively participating in all 40 days?
Whether you're going technology dark this Lent or not, consider a "new" kind of Lenten companion to carry you through these 40 days!
Keep scrolling for more details & new additions from last year.
What's Included:
Each order includes one package containing 9 separate envelopes labeled for each week of Lent plus Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Holy Triduum, and Easter.
Each individual envelope includes:
✔️ A written reflection based on a Gospel reading & Lenten theme to reflect on throughout the week.
✔️ A list of daily challenges connected to that letter's theme. The challenges will be an invitation to participate in the present moment by going deeper in prayer, fasting, or almsgiving.
✔️ PLUS a bonus item to help solidify that letter's theme in a unique way.
‼️🆕‼️ NEW this year is the opportunity to enter into the present moment together with a weekly prayerful meditation led by Melissa:
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You will be invited to gather in a simple Voxer prayer group (a free voice-messaging app you can use on your phone or computer—no social media required!).
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I’ll pray the meditation aloud each week in the group so you can listen and pray along whenever it fits your schedule.
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You’ll be able to share your intentions in a supportive space.
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We can pray for each other throughout Lent!
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And best of all: it’s completely free + off social media—peaceful, private, and focused.
TESTIMONIALS FROM 2025
"There’s something about the physical letters that made me feel more accountable. I’ve signed up for email series in the past and found it so easy not to keep up with them. The daily challenges were realistic to complete as well."
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"The little surprises made me smile and made my day. I treasured everything."
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"Using my time to read the letters and pray felt like the right kind of self-care that I needed spiritually during Lent."
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"Reflections were both deep and relatable with humor sprinkled in. They were a great way to set up each week with the theme."
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"Sending them as a gift was great!"
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"Melissa is thoughtful... both deeply reflective and compassionately considerate. Her prayerful applications of Scripture challenge those she ministers to with pragmatic meditations with a singular focus: to draw each person closer to Christ. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and bless her as well as everyone she encounters."
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"This program was very special. I read and participate in various Catholic programs/ media. This is up there. So professional, fun and informative. I looked forward to each day of Lent."