Lizzy’s Latest – The Lenten Season 2021 Edition
Lizzy’s Latest is FINALLY back with a new post! It’s been a whirlwind of a month for me! Work has been crazy busy and I’ve been enjoying weekends with good friends. On one weekend in particular, my BFF, Packy, and I went skiing. It was my first time skiing and OH MY, what an experience! I will definitely detail that adventure in a future blog post. 🙂
Also in the last month, the season of Lent began. Lent is the 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and sundown on Holy Thursday. During this time, Roman Catholics and some Protestant denominations focus on prayer, fasting, and sacrifice. This symbolizes Jesus’ 40 days in the desert when Satan tempted Him to no success. It is through this purification process that our souls are renewed and we look forward to celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
As a practicing Roman Catholic, my faith is very important to me, but I must confess I have been guilty of taking it for granted, particularly during Lent. Sure, I abstain from meat on Fridays and I always give something up, but is there more that can be done? The answer is a resounding, YES!
This year, in addition to giving something up, I’ve added something to Lent. It is a daily Rosary mediation, prayers in devotion to the Virgin Mary. However, this Rosary meditation is a little different from the traditional Rosary. It is more in line with how the Rosary used to be prayed when it was first introduced by St. Dominic in the 13th century. That is, it teaches a catechism (a lesson) to guide us to be better Christians and to help us create a deeper connection with God.
If you’re participating in Lent and/or are just curious, I highly recommend you check this out. The meditation is less than half an hour, but you will get so much out of it. Holy Family School of Faith is the organization that produces this podcast:
https://www.schooloffaith.com/daily-rosary-meditations
What I love about this Rosary meditation is getting to spend time every day with the Virgin Mary and also learning more about my Catholic faith. The hosts are great at bringing the Bible teachings to life. There is history, mystery, and intrigue!
One of my favorite episodes was from 2/13/21 titled, “The Power of Prayer and Sacrifice.” The setting is Poland during WWII (y’all know how much I LOVE history):
https://www.schooloffaith.com/rosary-archive/the-power-of-prayer-and-sacrifice
I’ve been yearning for a deeper conversion and this Rosary meditation has truly satiated that desire. Since January, my spirituality has been increasing and I feel a deeper inner peace in my life. I’m no longer attached to any outcome. Rather, I am letting God lead me as best as I can.
Have a wonderful week! Lizzy’s Latest for this week is the Vince Camuto Fendels stiletto boots. My review of these boots will post next week or the week after. For now, enjoy the pictures.
Style with a Smile!
XoXo,
Lizzy
March 15, 2021 @ 7:00 am
The blue top and skirt are so cute together! 🙂 I like the statement boots too!
it’s good you are enjoying lent and finding new things to try, good luck with it all! 🙂
Hope you have a good start to your week 🙂
March 15, 2021 @ 6:58 pm
Hi Mica! Thank you for your kind words! Glad you like this look. I didn’t realize how popular these boots would be! I am enjoying Lent and enjoying good times with family and friends. I wish the same for you. Hope you have a great start to your week too. Take Care! 🙂
March 15, 2021 @ 8:38 am
Beautiful hair , beautiful outfit the boots make part of the interesting collection of poses your beautiful smile just completes your blog , the outer smile goes with your inner smile , such beauty, thanks for sharing the biblical inspiration to remind us of the season , glad you had snow skiing trip and really enjoyed it !!! Look forward to that blog too !!! Time change give you more daylight to produce more blogs !!! Happy March Elizabeth
March 15, 2021 @ 6:55 pm
Hi Mike! Yes! I’m feeling the time change today after staying up late last night to finish this post. 😉 Thank you for your beautiful comments. I always smile when I read your words. 🙂 You are a kind soul! The ski trip was a lot of fun…just challenging at times…especially when I would make myself fall when I started skiing too fast down the mountain. Lol! Then, I’d be stuck in the snow, unable to pull myself up…haha…but I don’t want to give away too much of the story before I write it. Happy March, my friend! Talk soon! 🙂
March 15, 2021 @ 1:51 pm
Adorable as always Lizzy! I must say I’m intrigued by this rosary you’re saying. I’m not a Catholic, but I am on a journey to get more in touch with Jesus more. Is there something that clicked for you earlier this year to bring you to this place? Just curious!
March 15, 2021 @ 6:47 pm
Hi Tori! Thank you for your compliment and comments. Well, like you, I’ve always longed for that deeper relationship with Jesus, but I never went beyond going to weekly Mass, Holy Days of Obligation, and daily prayer. Then, someone came into my life and gifted me with the link to this rosary. I checked it out and have been listening to it everyday ever since. Partly because I committed to pray for this person, but mostly because I genuinely enjoy listening to it. The host is great at making stories come to life and all the while teaching us God’s words. Sometimes, I will even do further research because the lesson is that compelling! You don’t have to be Catholic to check it out. All you need is a curiosity and yearning to be closer to Jesus. I highly recommend you check it out. It sounds like something you might like. And I couldn’t have timed this post any better! The topic for today is, “Five Reasons to Pray the Rosary” and I don’t believe in coincidences. 😉 And you don’t always have to agree with the host’s interpretation. There have been some podcasts when I just didn’t agree with all he was saying, but I am always open to hearing another person’s perspective. Hope this helps and I hope you are well! 🙂
March 16, 2021 @ 7:17 pm
Ah the Rosary meditation sounds excellent and very rewarding. I like to meditate but started a new job so have been too busy to do so. Always good to be grateful and sacrifice. This looks is super fun for spring and could easily be work to work. Love it!
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
March 17, 2021 @ 1:07 am
How exciting! I hope you are enjoying your new job, Allie! I’m sure when things calm down, you’ll get back to meditating. 🙂 This was a fun outfit to wear and I can’t wait to wear it again. Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
March 17, 2021 @ 10:06 am
I continued working while I went through chemotherapy. Which meant commuting by rail 90 minutes each way, to and from my place of employment. Anyone who has been through chemo knows that the side effects are very uncomfortable, and that at times they flare up to unbearable. And that those flare ups can happen regardless of where one’s at. So I came up with a few techniques, like reading the funny papers and doing crossword puzzles, to keep my mind off physical discomfort when it flared up during a commute.
But these techniques weren’t much good for when I was standing on a crowded train platform, or whenever the discomfort was truly intense. For those situations I kept a rosary ring in my pocket. So when all else failed, I’d discreetly slip the ring on my finger, and press my thumb to each bead while silently praying the rosary. I’d just kept going until the pain, panic and/or commute was finished.
I got the idea for using the rosary when all else fails from a WWII movie, A Bridge too Far, that I saw as a kid. There’s a scene in it where a US Army officer (played by the great Robert Redford) must lead his men as they paddle across a river under intense enemy fire. He overcomes his fear by repeating, over and over, the only prayer he knows, the first line of the Hail Mary, which is the primary prayer of the rosary.
March 17, 2021 @ 1:53 pm
I remember that time, Dad, and I’m glad you survived your cancer. It was a very scary and uncertain time for our family. I thank God for the outcome as that is not the case with so many other families. I also remember you telling me about the rosary ring. I had never heard of a rosary ring, so I found it interesting. And I was also glad you turned to faith to get you through this ordeal. The rosary works miracles if one has the gift of faith. 🙂
March 17, 2021 @ 9:22 pm
First..I just love the boots and the entire outfit, Lizzy. How could I not?? You have such beautiful style.
Second, how interesting that you talk about Lent. We just finished watching the movie Fatima, and it might be one that you’d enjoy. I wasn’t familiar with the story before watching it, but it was done very well.
OXOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
March 17, 2021 @ 10:34 pm
You are soooo sweet, Jodie! Thank you! I’m so glad you love the boots … but, of course you would! You are a fellow shoe-lover like me. 🙂 Our Lady of Fatima is a beautiful story! The Virgin Mary appearing to those three little kids and giving them messages. I will have to check out that movie. I haven’t seen it yet, but Lent is a perfect time for movies like Fatima. Thank you for the recommendation! Hope you’re having a great week!
March 18, 2021 @ 6:55 am
Such a beautiful outfit. I love what you’re wearing here and theses boots are perfect to match your outfit.
I love the color of your sweater so much.
And thanks you for sharing your faith with us.
xx
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com
March 18, 2021 @ 10:20 pm
Thank you so much, Margot. I really like the color too! And you’re welcome…I love sharing my faith! 🙂 Happy weekend!
March 18, 2021 @ 6:58 am
So in love with this look! The boots are fabulous. Thanks for sharing this rosary mediation. I have not heard of this so I will check it out! Can’t believe Lent is almost over.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
March 18, 2021 @ 10:18 pm
Thank you, Kathrine! You’re so welcome! I think you will really like this meditation. I hope you do check it out. I can’t believe Lent is almost over as well. Tomorrow is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. So, because his day is on a Friday this year, we don’t have to abstain from meat tomorrow. Interesting tidbit I learned today. Hope you have a great weekend!
March 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Dear very cute outfit.
March 18, 2021 @ 10:15 pm
Thank you so much, Aly! 🙂
March 22, 2021 @ 3:39 am
Gorgeous boots Lizzy and I can’t wait to hear more about your first time skiing adventure.
Hope you have a great week ahead.
http://www.fashionradi.com
March 23, 2021 @ 12:14 am
Thank you, Radi! Oh boy … that will be a fun story to tell! 🙂 Happy new week to you too! 🙂
March 22, 2021 @ 8:34 am
This look is lovely! The skirt is adorable, and the navy boots make a beautiful statement going perfectly with the color palette of the outfit.
We often try to control so many things that we really can’t and should give them up to Jesus instead. Sometimes giving up really means giving up on the inside and letting God take care of these problems according to His will. Have a blessed Easter!
March 23, 2021 @ 12:13 am
Hi Joanna! Thank you for your lovely compliments.
I agree and relate to your words about trying to control so many things. All those times when I would force my will, the outcome was never good. God’s will has always been better in my life. I realize when one thing doesn’t work out, it’s because God has something better on the horizon. And with that, my heart remains full of joy and hope. Happy Easter to you too, my friend. I hope you are well! So great hearing from you!
March 22, 2021 @ 10:20 pm
Really love this look!
so cool post!
thanks for sharing!!
https://www.itzytrendy.com/2021/03/jungle-vibes.html
March 22, 2021 @ 11:57 pm
Thank you so much, Itzel! 🙂
March 23, 2021 @ 2:15 pm
Oooh are these boots navy?! I love them! The shape is perfect, and that stiletto heel looks amazing on you!
Releasing control to a higher power is really liberating, I think- so good to re-center and re-focus. 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
March 25, 2021 @ 12:18 am
Thank you, girlfriend! Loved reading your comments. 🙂
March 25, 2021 @ 4:13 am
I think you are so beautiful.
13×6 lace front wig
March 25, 2021 @ 10:04 pm
Yolissa, you are the sweetest! Thank you! Have a great weekend.
April 5, 2021 @ 10:41 am
You are so beautiful and your look is so amazing Lizzy.
https://chicchedimamma.com/
April 7, 2021 @ 7:23 pm
Awww…thank you, Sara! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
April 5, 2021 @ 11:27 pm
The top and the skirt are such a pretty combo! Love those boots!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
April 7, 2021 @ 7:23 pm
Thank you so much, Lovely! Hope you’re having a great week.
April 8, 2021 @ 12:35 am
Love your gorgeous look, Lizzy. Just followed you on IG. Hope we can connect there.
xoxo
Liza
http://www.lizacorner.blogspot.com
April 9, 2021 @ 11:23 pm
Thank you so much, Liza! We are now connected on IG too. Looking forward to getting to know you and your fashion. 🙂