40 Lenten Resolutions for Couples

Day 1. Pray together for 5 minutes daily.

Day 2. Read the daily Gospel and meditate it.

Day 3. Pray the Rosary once a week.

Day 4. Attend Sunday Mass together.

Day 5. Offer a small daily sacrifice for each other.

Day 6. Pray holding hands before going to sleep.

Day 7. Bless each other before leaving the house.

Day 8. Listen to Catholic music together.

Day 9. Watch a spiritual reflection and discuss it.

Day 10. Write a spiritual letter at the end of Lent.

Day 11. Say "thank you" to each other every day.

Day 12. Avoid responding in a raised voice.

Day 13. Have 20 minutes a day without your cell phone to talk.

Day 14. Remember together how you met.

Day 15. Write each other a romantic note weekly.

Day 16. Hug for at least 20 seconds a day.

Day 17. Pray for each other's weaknesses.

Day 18. Ask for forgiveness the same day if there was an argument.

Day 19. Tell each other one of your positive qualities each day.

Day 20. Have a simple night at home.

Day 21. Do a household chore that the other person usually does.

Day 22. Prepare each other's favorite meal.

Day 23. Fast from criticism.

Day 24. Offer patience during stressful times.

Day 25. Do an act of service without announcing it.

Day 26. Help someone in need together.

Day 27. Donate something as a family.

Day 28. Fast together from something (sweets or social media).

Day 29. Offer difficulties to God instead of complaining.

Day 30. Pray for other married couples.

Day 31. Read a spiritual book together.

Day 32. Do a weekly examination of conscience as a couple.

Day 33. Go to confession during Lent.

Day 34. Write down spiritual goals for your marriage.

Day 35. Talk about how you want your marriage to be in five years.

Day 36. Practice silence when pride tries to take over.

Day 37. Decide to trust more and suspect less.

Day 38. Declare blessings over the home.

Day 39. Repeat: 'You are my gift from God.'

Day 40. Renew your marriage vows at Easter