The Christ in us greets the Christ in you

​Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a sacred time of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. On this day, we receive ashes on our foreheads as a visible reminder of our mortality and our need for God’s grace—echoing the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Genesis 3:19). Lent is a 40-day journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, inviting us to draw closer to God by examining our hearts, letting go of distractions, and embracing a deeper commitment to faith. It is a season of transformation, mirroring Jesus’ time in the wilderness, where we, too, are called to trust in God, seek forgiveness, and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter’s resurrection hope.

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Yours in Christ,

The Very Revd Moses Thabethe