Lent is a season of self-examination, penitence and preparation. It’s a time to look seriously at the sort of people we are becoming, and to re-imagine what it might mean to follow the Christ and bring good to the world.

As we go into Lent this series of Morning Bell is inspired by the main Gospel reading set for each day. The Ash Wednesday image was taken on a local beach. The following images were all taken at the retreat centre at Sheldon, home of the Society of Mary and Martha. As we explore the Jesus path in this season may we be both provoked and blessed…