As we get ready to enter the journey of Lent, some of you may be thinking about what to give up or what can I do to help other people. There are many modern ideas, such as put 1 item of clothing you don’t use in a black bag everyday, for 40 days then take them to a Charity shop or but an item of food in box for 40 days and deliver it to a food bank or homeless shelter or try and do one act of random kindness everyday. What ever you choose to do, I hope your Lenten Journey brings you closer to the Lord and I leave you with these words from Pope Francis.Mrs Ferris Lay Chaplain
Do You Want to FAST this Lent? ~ Pope Francis
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be ļ¬lled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be ļ¬lled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be ļ¬lled with hope.
Fast from worries and trust in God. Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill you heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
