The Light is On Lenten Program
The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.
Pope Francis, (The Joy of the Gospel, 114)
Lent is the perfect time to renew and restore our relationship with Jesus and with the Church as we prepare to celebrate Easter.
Jesus revealed to his disciples the deepest meaning of his mission when he told them of his passion, death and resurrection, in fulfilment of the Father’s will. He then called the disciples to share in this mission for the salvation of the world.
Pope Francis has said that Lent is a time for believing, for welcoming God into our lives and allowing him to “make his dwelling” among us (John 14:23). Pope Francis reminds us that the Lenten practices of fasting, alms giving and prayer make it possible for us to live lives of sincere faith, living hope and effective charity, sharing with Jesus in the salvation of the world.
Speaking of Lent, Pope Leo has invited us to take up a practical and unappreciated form of abstinence.
I invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbour. Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend themselves. Instead, let us strive to measure our words and cultivate kindness and respect in our families, among our friends, at work, on social media, in political debates, in the media and in Christian communities. In this way, words of hatred will give way to words of hope and peace.
Lenten Adoration
Join in for a peaceful hour of Eucharistic Adoration every Sunday evening during Lent. From 5pm to 6pm every Sunday evening before Mass at Sacred Heart Church Pymble from 22 February until 22 March 2026. During this hour, the Gospel of the day will be read, followed by prompts for personal reflection and prayer. This hour is a period for private reflection without discussion or sharing.
Lenten booklet
The Broken Bay Lenten Booklet is available in electronic form at the link below and printed copies of the booklet are available in our churches during Lent.
Broken Bay Lenten Booklet (PDF 6.8MB)
Lenten resources
Letter for Lent from Pope Leo (2026)
Letter for Lent from Bishop Anthony Randazzo (2026) (PDF 262.6KB)
Lenten Companion booklet (Sydney)
Light in the Desert: Lenten Resource (Melbourne) (PDF 1.1MB)
COMPASSIO Lenten Program booklet
Reflection on the Stations of the Cross
Lent in 2026 begins on Wednesday, 18 February and ends on Thursday, 2 April, Good Friday is Friday, 3 April.
Our doors are open and the light is on
Lent is a time to turn to God and to experience God's mercy. It is also time for the Sacrament of Penance with an invitation for all to experience God's forgiveness and to be set free from their burdens. It is an opportunity to renew and restore our relationship with Jesus and the Church.
The document below is a short guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
A short guide to Reconciliation (PDF 333.1KB)
Parish reconciliation times
You are welcome - Join us for quiet prayer and reflection as we prepare to celebrate new life and hope at Easter.
For more information please contact the Parish office.