The first way is to spend at least 30 minutes in Eucharistic adoration. Visiting the Blessed Sacrament is important all year round. So why not take part in this beautiful practice during Lent and receive some additional graces too?
If you’ve never been to adoration, or struggle to stay awake, try reading a couple of chapters from the Gospels, pray a rosary, or really focus on being in Christ’s presence.
The next way is to take part in the Stations of the Cross, which is when we meditate on the Lord’s passion and death. Every Catholic church should have some kind of Stations of the Cross, whether they are simple or elaborate. Any will do!
However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. The Holy See’s Manual of Indulgences, Fourth Edition, does state that there has to be 14 stations “representing the 14 stations of Jerusalem.”
The manual also reminds us that “progression from one station to the next is required.” Although, if there are too many people and moving would cause an inconvenience, it is sufficient that at least the one conducting the Way of the Cross move from station to station. In other words, if you attend the Stations of the Cross with many participants and everyone remains in the pews while the priest moves to each station, that is still valid.
This specific indulgence can even be gained once a day for those who can attend church daily and wish to perform the Stations of the Cross on their own.