Lent is a time for rebuilding and restoring our relationship with God. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
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A radical season of change
Lent is a radical season of change, a time of fasting but also a time of deepened prayer and charity, looking outwards to those in need. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Not in the small print
Jesus spoke openly about the difficulties and challenges of discipleship. As we set off on our Lenten journey, we pray that the sacrifices we make will draw us closer to the Lord. Today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Ash Wednesday
“May this holy season of Lent be, for us, a time of penitence and renewal, a springtime of growth, a means through which we find our voice to praise the Lord and rejoice in his salvation.” Read today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
Bread and Milk?
“As we prepare for Lent, we will already be thinking about how we can trim our lives of a few comforts so that we can realign our lives with God who gives us life and sustains us.” Read today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
Give me a Sign!
“We need signs by which to live, to ensure we are moving in the right direction. Jesus is the sign given by God.” Read today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
Sheep without a shepherd
“St Augustine famously wrote, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”” In today’s reflection from the Daily Mass, Fr Dean explores the restlessness we may experience on our journey through life.
Absolute Power
“As we pray for those in positions of leadership and power, so too may we, in whatever role we find ourselves, lead a life of service.” Here’s our reflection from the Daily Mass.
How far do you have to go?
There are opportunities on our doorstep to share the peace of God in Christ. Here’s our reflection from the Daily Mass.
What’s so important?
With busy lives and so many demands, it can be difficult to prioritise. In today’s gospel reading, Jesus makes a strange detour from his plans.” Here’s our reflection from the Daily Mass.