Description

"a classic: unpretentious, spiritualandthoughtful" Church Times

Reflections for Lent offers a simple way to make space forBiblestudy and reflection from Ash Wednesday (2017) to EasterSaturday(2017). This standalone app provides a chance to try thereadingsfrom best-selling Reflections for Daily Prayer app for theseasonof Lent.

Each day (excluding Sundays) it provides daily Bible readings,areflection by a leading author, and a prayer for the day.

** Please note this initial free download contains a singlesamplereflection for Ash Wednesday. An in-app purchase is requiredtounlock all 40 Lenten reflections. **

Christians have used the season of penitence we call Lent topreparefor Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection at Easter. InLent itis traditional to fast, pray and practice self-denial. ButkeepingLent also involves taking up things that help us focus onGod.

In particular, Christians are encouraged to set aside timeforreading and meditating on God's word. Reflections for Lent canhelpyou find a time and space to do this - on the move, at work orathome.

For each of the forty days of Lent, the app gives you:
- A reflection on a Bible reading
- A Collect (prayer)
- Option to read the day's reflection within a 'SimpleMorningPrayer' format
- Full lectionary details for Morning Prayer fromCommonWorship
- An introduction to Lent by Jane Williams
- Tips on Morning Prayer from John Pritchard and on readingtheBible from Stephen Cottrell
- An Order for Night Prayer (Compline)

The daily reflections are written by leading authors .

Other features of this app:
- Browse reflections by date, author and Bible reading
- Bookmark your favourite daily entries for easy reference
- See reflections for the week ahead
- Follow Bible reference links to the online Oremus BibleBrowser(NRSV) - no need for a separate Bible app

The Reflections for Lent app is published by ChurchHousePublishing, the official publisher of the Church of England.Formore information visit www.dailyprayer.org.ukorwww.chpublishing.co.uk

Terms of service can be foundathttp://www.aimermedia.com/Reflections/tos

Of course, the practice of daily prayer and Bible reading isonemany people aim to keep beyond Lent. If you enjoy usingthisReflections for Lent app, you can access same high-qualitycontentall year round with the Reflections for Daily Prayerapp.