Dear brothers and sisters,

As we continue through Lent, we begin to enter some of the more challenging moments of this holy season. The good intentions with which we began may now be tested. We may feel tempted to return to the foods we have chosen to fast from, to fill our time with distractions rather than prayer, or even to justify holding back the generosity we hoped to give to the poor and to the Church.

Yet this struggle is part of the Lenten journey. In these weeks the Church gives us the Gospel of the Transfiguration. The disciples are given a glimpse of Christ’s glory on the mountain before they must walk with Him towards Jerusalem, the Cross, and Good Friday.

The Transfiguration reminds us that our Lenten practices are not simply about discipline, but about transformation. With Christ’s help and grace, our prayer, fasting, and generosity help shape us more and more into His likeness as we journey towards the Cross and the hope of Easter.

Thank you to all who have been attending our Lent course — it has been a real encouragement to see you there. And please don’t worry if you have missed a session; it is very easy to pick up and join us at any point.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday for the Parish Mass and for our Lent course after Mass.

With every blessing,
Fr Sean