Throughout the Lenten season, we will post reflections for holy days and Sundays from this year's Lenten reflection booklet, Witnesses on the way, which includes all-new reflections written by National Council Chair Charlene Howard and her husband Michael Howard (and daily reflections from newly-named Ambassadors of Peace). Click here to see all reflections as they are posted as … Continue reading Reflection for the first Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023
Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2020
by Jim Forest Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 All these kingdoms I will bestow on you if you prostrate yourself in homage before me. ~Matthew 4:10 Jesus's last temptation was to trade worship for power. Satan is shown as a power broker. His message: "Center your life on the prince of … Continue reading Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2020