LENT AT HOME
Ash Wednesday (17 Feb) marked the start of the Lenten season.
Lent is traditionally a 40-day fast — a reference to the time Jesus spent being tempted in the desert.
It is a time when we can prepare our hearts for the solemn remembrance of Jesus’ death.
It concludes and is followed by the Easter Sunday celebration of the resurrection of Christ.
The six-week period (excluding Sundays) is dedicated to
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation
for the great celebration of
Christ’s Paschal Mystery in the Easter Triduum.
Lent is traditionally a 40-day fast — a reference to the time Jesus spent being tempted in the desert.
It is a time when we can prepare our hearts for the solemn remembrance of Jesus’ death.
It concludes and is followed by the Easter Sunday celebration of the resurrection of Christ.
The six-week period (excluding Sundays) is dedicated to
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation
for the great celebration of
Christ’s Paschal Mystery in the Easter Triduum.
Below are a variety of resources that might prove helpful during the holy season of Lent.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
| Stations of the Cross with reflections on the coronavirus pandemic |
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| The Way of the Cross |
Useful Links for this Lent at Home
Lent and Easter 2021
A link to Birmingham Diocesan Trust where you will find Lent Resources and Retreats
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Reflections on the Liturgy of the Word for the Sundays of Lent
A series of reflections, led by five different people, reflecting the wealth of scripture expertise that we are so blessed to have in the diocese.
The reflections, will hopefully provide you with material for prayer, reflection and will help open up the scriptures as we journey through this holy season. Please click on one of the links below to access the reflection Sunday's of Lent. Wishing you a Happy and Holy Lent!
This week we will be led by Canon Mervyn Tower who will give us insights into the readings for Passion Sunday
Passion Sunday
This week we will once again be led by Fr Paul Fitzpatrick who will give us insights into the passion predictions in the fourth gospel.
5th Sunday of Lent
Liturgy of the Word for the Fourth Sunday of Lent is led by Fr Marco Egawhary.
4th Sunday of Lent
Third in our series of films reflecting on the Liturgy of the Word for the Sundays in Lent. This week we are led by Fr Paul Fitzpatrick who focuses on the replacement of the temple in the fourth gospel.
3rd Sunday of Lent
Second in the series is led by Bishop David McGough who shares his insights into Mark’s account of the Transfiguration.
2nd Sunday of Lent
To start us off we have a film recorded by Fr Nick King, SJ reflecting on Mark’s account of Jesus in the desert.
1st Sunday of Lent
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I AM MARK – a dramatic retelling of Mark’s gospel by a Christian actor brings the gospel to life with energy and power - https://iam-mark.com/on-film
Listening with Love - inviting people to reflect on the impact of abuse on individuals and the Church.
The Let’s be Honest Group has prepared with Survivors, a series of reflections on Scripture in the form of conversations between survivors. https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/events/listening-with-love/
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God Who Speaks - Some new resources and updates: godwhospeaks.uk/lent-at-home
Finding Hope in Scripture this Lent
Lent Scripture Retreat from the Dominican Sisters in Portsmouth Diocese
godwhospeaks.uk/lent-at-home/finding-hope-in-scripture
Family resources
Print out Lent and Easter posters for families at home
godwhospeaks.uk/lent-at-home/family-resources
Stations of the Cross and prayer resources to aid your personal devotions:
godwhospeaks.uk/lent-at-home/personal-devotions