Better Late Than Never!

"Don't wait. The time will never be just right." - Napoleon Hill

I gotta admit, I am not someone who tends to have things ready far in advance. I'm actually more of a last minute person, but I do get her done! I know that I am not the only person who tends to operate this way, so this is what this post is about.

Throughout February you may have been promoting one or more online Lenten retreats to your parishioners. And there are many who no doubt signed up and are right on track with the online retreat they chose.

But what about those who had good intentions, but ultimately missed the boat - or did they?! I say they did not, therefore giving you a great idea for content. In fact with a few tweaks you can reuse the post you created back in February.

Step 1

Find a couple of online retreats - at this point it's pretty easy since Lent has started. Here are a few ideas:

• Dynamic Catholic’s Best Lent Ever

• An Ignatian Prayer Adventure with Loyola Press

• The Pray More Lenten Retreat

• Holy Heroes' Lenten Adventure for kids

Step 2

Take your previous announcement and tweak it. Remind people that Lent is a journey, that it's 40 days long and it's really not too late to join an online retreat. Include one or more suggestions of online retreats along with the links.

If you have not previously recommended an online retreat then here is your chance - remember It's Never Too Late! 😎

Here are a few sample announcements you are free to use.

Bulletin Announcement

Still Time to Join a Lenten Retreat!

Although we are two weeks into Lent, it’s never too late to dive deeper into prayer and reflection! If you haven’t yet committed to a Lenten retreat, consider joining an online option that fits your schedule. Here are a few great choices:

📖 Best Lent Ever (Dynamic Catholic) – Short daily videos to inspire and challenge you.
🙏 An Ignatian Prayer Adventure (Loyola Press) – A retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
🎧 The Pray More Lenten Retreat – Self-paced video and audio talks from inspiring Catholic speakers.
👧 Holy Heroes' Lenten Adventure – A fun and engaging way for kids to journey through Lent.

Lent is a time of grace—where will God lead you these next few weeks? Sign up today and make the most of this sacred season!

Facebook Post

It’s Not Too Late! 🙏💜

We’re already two weeks into Lent, but there’s still plenty of time to grow closer to Christ! If you haven’t started a Lenten retreat yet, why not begin today? Here are a few great online options:

📖 Best Lent Ever (Dynamic Catholic) – Short daily videos to inspire and challenge you.
🙏 An Ignatian Prayer Adventure (Loyola Press) – A retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
🎧 The Pray More Lenten Retreat – Self-paced video and audio talks from inspiring Catholic speakers.
👧 Holy Heroes' Lenten Adventure – A fun and engaging way for kids to journey through Lent.

Lent is a time of grace—start where you are and let God lead you! 💜 #Lent #LentenRetreat #GrowInFaith

Instagram Post

Lent isn’t over—there’s still time! 🙏💜

We’re two weeks in, but it’s never too late to refocus and grow closer to Christ. If you haven’t started a Lenten retreat yet, why not begin today? Here are some great online options:

📖 Best Lent Ever – Daily videos to inspire & challenge you (@dynamiccatholic)
🙏 An Ignatian Prayer Adventure – A retreat based on St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises (@loyolapress)
🎧 The Pray More Lenten Retreat – Self-paced video & audio talks (@praymoreretreat)
👧 Holy Heroes' Lenten Adventure – A fun & engaging way for kids to journey through Lent (@holyheroes)

Lent is a season of grace—start where you are and let God do the rest! 💜 ✝️ #Lent #LentenRetreat #BestLentEver #CatholicFaith #PrayMore #HolyHeroes #IgnatianSpirituality

Step 3

Publish your announcement in your bulletin, on your website, or on your social media platform (s).

I realize this will sound like heresy to anyone who does things well in advance, but I think you can use this idea for at least the first 4 weeks of Lent. Afterall, Lent is not about perfection rather it's about going deeper with the Good Lord! So better late than never I say!

See ya soon! 👋

P.S. If you click here you can download a FREE PNG to use with your Facebook or Instagram captions.