LENT In brief but powerful reflections for the 40 days of Lent, Father Hays has created a thought-provoking adventure, taking us on a sacred mountain climbing expedition--the mountain being a universal symbol of God's presence, the place of awe-inspiring encounters with God. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, we are led to successive heights on the way to the summit of the Easter Mystery. A rich collection of parables and stories, prayers and paradoxes for turning the challenge of the Lenten ascent into a joyful adventure.