A Moment To Pause: Lent: Monday 30th March 2026

Welcome to a Moment to Pause. Good morning and welcome to our morning prayer as we continue Holy Week. A question we might ask ourselves as Holy Week unfolds is where am I as all these things happen to Jesus these days? Am I watching from a safe distance, protecting myself, or am I with Jesus? He offered each of us the same invitation “Take up your cross and follow me.” Am I still carrying my cross? In the gospel, we are offered two different ways of relating to Jesus; Judas, who was more concerned about himself and money, and Mary, who anointed Jesus’ feet with compassion and tenderness. Today let us ask ourselves, where are we as all the drama of Holy Week takes place? We pray for our own intentions and silence. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Lord, give us the strength to stay with you these days of Holy Week, as we carry our cross and follow you. Thank you for praying with us this morning. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.