Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry joined the leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in preparing Lent Devotions for the upcoming liturgical season.
Named Set Free By Truth, the Lent Devotions begin with Ash Wednesday on February 14 and continue through Easter Sunday, April 1. Each segment of Set Free By Truth presents Scripture citations, a reflection, and a prayer.
Set Free By Truth is available for free downloading here.
Ash Wednesday: “Return to me with all your heart”; by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Lent 1: “An appeal to God for a good conscience”; by Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Anglican Church of Canada.
Lent 2: “Take up their cross and follow me”; by National Bishop Susan Johnson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Lent 3: “But we proclaim Christ crucified”; by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, the Episcopal Church.
Lent 4: “The LORD sent fiery serpents among the people”; by Presiding Bishop Eaton.
Lent 5: “Purge me from my sin”; by Archbishop Hiltz.
Palm/Passion Sunday: “Hosanna!” by Bishop Johnson.
Triduum: “Until he comes again”; by Presiding Bishop Curry.
Set Free By Truth can be downloaded for websites, bulletin inserts, church programs, and used as discussion points.
For more information, contact the Rev. Margaret Rose.
Presenting the Lent Devotions, Set Free By Truth, are, from left: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, the Episcopal Church; National Bishop Susan Johnson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada; Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; and Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Anglican Church of Canada.