Lenten Journeys
Throughout Lent JRS sends daily e-mails to support your Lenten journey of Almsgiving, Fast and Prayer. Each e-mail journeys with one of our refugee friends, accompanied with prayer and practical actions of how you can help support refugees and the work of JRS UK. This page will be updated with the daily journeys and the actions throughout Lent.
Monday of the 1st week of Lent, 19th February
19 February 2018
Koffi came to the UK seeking safety and welcome
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1st Sunday of Lent
18 February 2018
This Sunday, we reflect on today's readings with Sr. Rachel O'Riordan
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Saturday after Ash Wednesday, 17th February
17 February 2018
Danielle reflects on the kindness, hardships and courage Qusai encountered on his journey
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Friday after Ash Wednesday, 16th February
16 February 2018
The generosity of strangers allows Qusai to continue his journey
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Thursday after Ash Wednesday, 15th February
15 February 2018
Qusai encounters generosity in the company of a stranger.
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Ash Wednesday – 14 February
14 February 2018
On Ash Wednesday we introduce Qusai who made the difficult decision to leave his home and flee.
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