Helps us understand the special presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church during the season of Lent. "The spirit of Lent is the Holy Spirit! At issue is not so much how we can get into the spirit of Lent, but how we can allow the Spirit of Lent—the Holy Spirit—to get into us!" writes Richstatter. "Why is the spirit of Lent the Holy Spirit? Because of the relationship between Lent and the sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist—which confer the Holy Spirit." Includes a practical plan for exercising the gifts of the Spirit in daily life. A wonderful Update for parishwide distribution, Millennium programs and RCIA.