March: Thoughts from Huw

Dear Friends

We are now in the season of Lent, the time of penance leading up to Holy Thursday. I was challenged by the words of Pope Francis in his Lenten message this year. He said ‘Do you want to fast this Lent?’ In his own words he said;

Fast from hurting words and say kind words.

Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.

Fast from anger and be filled with patience.

Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.

Fast from worries and have trust in God.

Fast from complaints; contemplate simplicity.

Fast from pressures and be prayerful.

Fast from bitterness; fill your hearts with joy.

Fast from selfishness and be compassionate.

Fast from grudges and be reconciled.

Fast from words; be still and silent.

We need to be still and silent at times. Lent is a time to draw closer to God and each other. Please keep safe and well and don’t hesitate to contact me anytime during these strange times.

With good wishes and prayers

Huw