Lent Week 1 – The Time has Come
Week beginning 21st February 2021
Before you begin the prayer…
The season of Lent is one of metanoia, of transformation and of a movement towards new life. It is the journey we take which leads from where we are to somewhere new, from being trapped or enslaved to new life. When we talk about metanoia, the journey we are taking is one that may lead us to a change of heart, of mind, self or way of life. As a diocese we are being invited to take such a journey, to allow ourselves to be transformed, not only personally but communally. If our diocese is to flourish we will need to make the journey, a journey that will not be easy but one that does have the potential to be rich and rewarding. As it does each year, the Lenten journey begins with an invitation to enter the desert with Jesus.
Video: The Call to be a People of Hope through Lent
Watch and listen to Fr. Tom Finnegan on the right of this page
Now please read this PDF as it will guide you through this weeks Reflection: Dare to Dream – Lent week 1

Introduction to Lenten Reflections
Week beginning 14th -19th February 2021
‘I am the handmaid of the Lord, let what you have said be done to me.’ Luke 1:38
For our introductory session we focus on Mary and the life-changing decision she was asked to make when the angel came to her with a message from God. Whilst in Scripture it seems that her decision was made instantaneously, the likelihood is that it took her sometime before she could respond. In the end it was possible because Mary lived a life rooted in prayer with a desire to do the will of God. Her eyes were consistently on God and her ears open to hearing what God was calling her to.
Now please read this PDF as it will guide you through this weeks Reflection: Dare to Dream – introductory session
