Each day's mini-meditation begins with a brief quotation from the writings of a spiritual guide. Following their words you will find a short reflection designed to put a "e;Lenten spin"e; on the words you just read, a perspective rooted in the realities of our own time and place and the season of Lent. Then the capper: a one-line prayer. Say the prayer and let it sink in . . . think of this small book as a literary sparkplug, something to keep the spirit of Lent alive for you one day at a time.