The theme of the week is:
Lent 1 - Fasting
The message is:
We often look towards Jesus in the time of Lent. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus fasted from food and water in the desert for 40 days and nights. During that time, when he was hungry and thirsty, the Devil tried to tempt Jesus. We remember Jesus’ struggle and triumph as we pray for things we could consider fasting from.
A short prayer on the theme, from CAFOD
Give up harsh words: use generous ones.
Give up unhappiness: take up gratitude.
Give up anger: take up gentleness and patience.
Give up pessimism: take up hope and optimism.
Give up worrying: take up trust in God.
Give up complaining: value what you have.
Give up stress: take up prayer.
Give up judging others: discover Jesus within them.
Give up sorrow and bitterness: fill your heart with joy.
Give up selfishness: take up compassion for others.
Give up being unforgiving: learn reconciliation.