"Begin now to be what you will be hereafter." Wise words from Saint Jerome, a biblical
scholar of the 4th century. How is God calling you to live differently, and why not start
today? How will who you choose to be today change your tomorrow? We cannot go it
alone so, as always, let's remember to turn to the Lord in prayer together:

Loving God,

As Lent unfolds,
you call us to return to you again and again.
As you invite us to reflect on your love
made visible in the person of Jesus,
align our lives more closely to you through prayer,
fasting and generous giving.

Bless our desire to accompany Jesus’ suffering
here and now in the crucified people of our world.
With your grace, may we live Lent fully
and move with transformed hearts
into the abundant life of Easter morning.

Amen.