Tag Archives: Lent 2023

Collects for Lent     First Sunday in Lent (Matthew 4:1–11)     O Christ, who entered into the lonely desert,  and who, facing hunger, danger and temptation,  did not turn aside 

A reflection on fasting    Fasting?  OK, God,  first thoughts:  sackcloth and ashes.  Giving up something … smoking … chocolate … booze?  Trying to be extra kind instead of giving

A prayer for Shrove Tuesday   God, may this food we share give us strength to survive in the tough times:  may we walk on into Lent ready to face