Lent 2026
"O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones. Let me find you again. Amen."
Pope Leo’s XIV lenten message - Lent as a Time of Conversion
Ahead of the start of Lent, Pope Leo XIV invites Catholics to open ourselves to listening, fasting, and community, urging us to abstain from words of hatred in order to make space for words of hope and peace. Read full pope’s message below.
Evening prayer (Vespers)
5.15pm every Tue in Lent starting 24th February, in the church
Stations of the Cross
12noon Fridays in Lent, in the church
Pray as You Go - Holy Longing
This Lent, Pray As You Go is offering a new audio retreat called Holy Longing, designed to accompany listeners from Ash Wednesday through to Easter Sunday. Each session combines music, scripture, and guided reflection to support prayer and reflection during the Lenten season. The retreat has been written for Pray As You Go by Cameron Bellm, a Seattle-based writer and contemplative in action. She combines a love of language with a deeply rooted spirituality, creating prayers, reflections, and devotional material that link everyday life with faith.
Jesuit missions - Lenten calendar
This Lenten calendar invites you on a 40-day journey of prayer, reflection, and action. Each day connects you with the work of Jesuit Missions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where communities strive for education, justice, and dignity. As you reflect on the daily Scripture and stories, pause to ask: ‘How is God calling me to live more justly and sustainably?’
Jesuit missions - Stations of the Cross
Below is a link to a Lenten Stations of the Cross, featuring a thoughtful compilation of pupil reflections from Jesuit schools, inspired by the work of Jesuit Missions. This could be a useful resource for anyone that cannot attend Church for the Stations of the Cross in person.
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