Lent is a Penitential Season, and it affords each one of us the opportunity to make little sacrifices. We may have decided to give up something for Lent, or to do something extra, but Lent gives us the opportunity to focus our attention on the spiritual aspect of our lives. It is that season of preparation to celebrate the greatest event in the whole history of the creation; that at a moment in time, Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man, triumphed over sin and death for the salvation of the whole of humanity. He continues to invite us to share in the Paschal Mystery. Every time we attend Holy Mass that ‘saving action’ is made real! We are invited to share His life, and Lent will be a wonderful opportunity to really make a deep commitment in faith to the Lord.
The three disciplines of Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving are at the heart of the Lenten Season. How we respond to these is very personal. Whatever we decide to do is between ourselves and Almighty God. But I do encourage all our parishioners to enter into the full spirit of the season. You may like to take on something extra during Lent, e.g. reading a chapter of the Bible each day; spending additional time in private prayer; doing some spiritual reading; attending an additional Mass during the week or praying the Rosary each day; attending Stations of the Cross devotions or making a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament. The decision is yours, but please don’t Lent pass you by without doing something!
Our 2025 Lenten Programme is now available to view, and you can do so by clicking here.
Details of this year’s Lenten Lectures can be found here.
