Lent. Day one. What’s the plan? My list is so long! How will I remember? My Runkeeper app provided much needed inspiration – GPS.

G – gratitude, generosity

P – presence, patience

S – sacrifice, spirit

At the Ash Wednesday distribution of ashes, Father Chris muddled the mnemonic with prayer, purification, sanctity, service and stripping of the old self in order to transform into a better self for Easter.

GGPPPPSSSSS – that’s a lot to remember, but it will be so worth it.