Welcome to our series of Lent and Easter reflections. Our Ash Wednesday reflection, inspired by Matthew 6: 16-21, explores the significance of the cross of ash being marked on foreheads. Receive ...

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week. In 2025 Lent begins on Wednesday 5 March and ends on Thursday 17 April. Lent is an old English word meaning 'lengthen'.