A Lenten journey for 2021

From the Diocese of Chester

Our Earth is deeply damaged. Global warming, rising sea levels, plastic pollution, and loss of biodiversity are all issues affecting our world.

For Christians, this should be a cause of deep sadness, because our whole existence is grounded in the gift of life. 

This Lent the Diocese of Chester, led by the diocesan Environment Forum, is inviting you to join in with a Lenten journey. 

Leading the way are 40 individuals from around our diocese who will each reflect on God’s word and God’s world. They will delve into scripture and share inspiring personal stories about the small ways in which they are moved to cherish the gift of life.

You can either follow these reflections on the Diocesan website using the button below or follow the feed below.

Lent 2021: On the Bible’s back roads

Where old stories and our stories meet.

Complied by Revd Rob Green

In this series of reflections we are going to look at a number of these minor characters, some of whom may be quite unfamiliar, and see what we can learn from them as we journey through Lent. They were not all paragons of virtue and, like us, were flawed human beings. But their stories are included in the biblical narrative for a reason; they have found a place in God’s word to us because they help us to better understand the story of God’s revelation to us in Jesus Christ.

At the end of each reflection there are some questions you might like to consider. There may, of course, be other questions that come to mind that are worth exploring. There is also a short prayer but please feel free to make your own prayer response.