Today you’re invited to reflect on the theme of abiding in God’s love with quotes from authors including Augustine of Hippo and a poem ‘Songs for the People’ by Frances […]
The Way to the Cross
The Diocesan Lent Course 2024 ran from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost covering the Lent and Easter Seasons. It was called ‘The Way to the Cross’ and was based on the Sunday lectionary readings for each week. Throughout the week we reflected on the readings, and resources from the tradition (words, art, music, poetry and prose), were introduced to a spiritual practice and invited to undertake some form of action or service. This built on the traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
The Way to the Cross – Sixth Sunday of Easter
On the Sixth Sunday of Easter you’re invited to read the Revised Common Lectionary readings appointed for the day: Acts 10.44-48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5.1-6 and John 15.9-17. The […]
The Way to the Cross – Saturday 4 May
On Saturday’s you’re invited to try an act or deed related to the theme of the week. In a week where we’re thinking about depending on God and depending on […]
The Way to the Cross – Friday 3 May
On Fridays in the Lent to Pentecost Diocesan Course you’re asked to reflect personally on the theme for the week. Today there are some questions to help you think about […]
The Way to the Cross – Thursday 2 May
On Thursdays in the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course ‘The Way to the Cross’ you’re invited to try a contemplative practice. Today’s is prayer walking.
The Way to the Cross – Wednesday 1 May
On Wednesday’s in the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course we reflect on the theme and readings for the week in music and art. Today’s music and art reflect on vines, […]
The Way to the Cross – Tuesday 30 April
Today you’re invited to reflect on depending on God and on each other through the words of others – quotes from Charles Spurgeon and Amy Carmichael (an Irish Missionary) and […]
The Way to the Cross – Fifth Sunday of Easter
On Sunday’s you’re invited to read the scripture appointed for that day in the Revised Common Lectionary. Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter and the readings are: Acts 8.26-40, […]
The Way to the Cross – Saturday 27 April
Saturday is the day where the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost Material asks you to consider an act or deed. Today’s is about listening.
The Way to the Cross – Friday 26 April
On Fridays during the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course ‘The Way to the Cross’ we focus on personal reflection. Today’s reflection is by Dr Nicola Mills, a member of the […]