With the shock of Pope Benedict's resignation, it will be harder for many of us to concentrate on the liturgy and lessons of Lent. Traditionally it is a time of withdrawal from the world, as much as one's state in life permits, though I know I am not alone in having great difficulty this year in focusing on my usual Lenten devotions.
However, it is not "my devotions" that are most important; it is Jesus Christ, His Passion, and our sins that caused it which should have the primary place.
The distraction that recent events has caused will be an additional temptation to do battle with in the coming weeks.