What exactly is a Mass journal? How should I use it?
Hi friends!
Did you miss our 5-part series Introduction to the ESS Mass Journal ?
Spoiler alert — it’s good!! (Shoutout to our awesome writing and graphic design duo Rachel and Katie!) Truly, this mini-series is chock-full of practical prayer tips, inspiration, and research-backed reasons why keeping a Mass journal can help you grow closer to Christ - all from a Catholic perspective!
I’ve been using a Mass journal for years to prepare and reflect on Mass, and I still found myself highlighting and revisiting the tips in this series! We shared it first with our email list and received so many emails that y’all loved it that we wanted to share the full thing as a PDF!
Here’s a peak at what’s covered
Scripture Speaks - Tips for Lectio Divina and creating the habit of preparing for Mass
Weekly Intentions - How to incorporate more gratitude into our prayer and daily lives
Notes - A deep dive into the types of journaling, benefits, and ideas to get started
Go forth - Examples of concrete steps you can take to grow in faith this week
Liturgical seasons - Exploring the wisdom of the liturgical year
Visio Divina - Our favorite advice for recognizing beauty as a form of prayer
And more!
It’s truly a treasure trove! Whether you’re thinking about using a Mass journal for the first time or you’ve been using an ESS Mass journal since our Kickstarter days, there’s something in this series for you. Enjoy!
P.S. - Want to fall back in love with your inbox?
What if you actually looked forward to the emails (or at least some of them!) in your inbox? We’ve got you covered! Our diverse team of Catholic writers provide thoughtful weekly reflections on the Mass readings and we’re excited to release a new mini-series soon on the history of the Mass!
P.P.S - Spread some love!
Brighten a friend’s day by gifting them a Mass journal or gift set of prints! We package each item with love and care — journals arrive in a decorative gift box with a sticker and 5x7 print, and our botanical prints are wrapped neatly in a canvas bag - gifting made easy!
