Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. This is traditionally the time in the Christian Community when each one makes plans to ensure that these six weeks are times of preparation for Easter.
The following link offers a number of rich resources for prayer, reflection and action during Lent:
http://www.mercyworld.org/news_centre/view_article.cfm?id=2894
During Lent, join millions of people around the world who are raising awareness about the use of slavery in the production of much of our cocoa and chocolate. Use these weeks to prepare for slavery-free Easter chocolate celebration.
To find out how to make a difference in your school, parish and community click on the following link and access resources from ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) to help achieve this:
https://acrath.org.au/take-action/slavery-free-easter-chocolate/
