In our course today you’re invited to reflect on a painting depicting Jesus in the wilderness and music (instrumental, a hymn and a worship song) as we continue to reflect […]
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 – Tuesday 20 February
What do people’s words have to say as we reflect on our Sunday Gospel readings? In today’s material you’re invited to reflect on words of the poet Emily Dickinson and […]
The Way to the Cross – Monday 19 February
oday as part of ‘The Way to the Cross’ you’re invited to reflect on the bible study materials provided on the Gospel of Mark (and a short comment on the […]
The Way to the Cross – First Sunday of Lent
Sunday 18th February is the First Sunday of Lent. Today you’re invited to read the four scriptures appointed for Eucharist on this day from the Revised Common Lectionary: Genesis 9:8-17, […]
The Way to the Cross – Friday 16 February
Today you’re invited to reflect on the words and responses of others to Ash Wednesday, these include T.S. Eliot’s poem Ash Wednesday. How does this resonate with your experience of […]
The Way to the Cross – Thursday 15 February
For today’s ‘The Way to the Cross’ you’re invited to reflect on the Gospel reading appointed for Ash Wednesday: Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21. What is Jesus saying to us about prayer, […]
The Way to the Cross – Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The Collect for today is: O Lord,grant that your faithful peoplemay enter this season of penitence with faithfulness,and complete it with […]
Resources for Lent and Eastertide 2024
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on the 14th February, with Easter Sunday being the 31st March and Pentecost Sunday is 19th May. This is the Season where we walk towards […]
Diocesen Lent Course 2024 – The Way to the Cross
The Diocesan Lent Course 2024 will run from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost covering the Lent and Easter Seasons. It is called the Way to the Cross and is based on […]