What is Lent? - Prayer.

The season of Lent lasts for 44 days, from Ash Wednesday to Maundy (Holy) Thursday. Sundays are not included in the 'fast', so the remaining 40 days correspond to Christ's fasting and prayer in the wilderness. 

Over the centuries the Lenten period has been treated as a time for self examination, reflection, and prayer. Advent was also a time of prayer and waiting but unlike Advent, Lent is far less busy and at least 2 weeks longer! This should hopefully provide plenty of opportunity to spend time in prayer, to pay attention to God and his calling on our lives. 

St Chad's is open every day for quiet prayer, either in St Aidan's Chapel or the main Church. Call in, light a prayer candle or just sit in peace.




Here are some links that you might find helpful:

Daily Prayer - Church of England

Sacred Space - Daily Prayer