This pastoral epistle for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent calls the faithful to a deeper conversion, emphasizing sacrificial love as the heart of Lenten discipline. Drawing from Scripture, the Magisterium, and the wisdom of the saints, it reflects on fasting, prayer, and almsgiving as means to return God’s love and detach from worldly attachments. The epistle highlights the joy of self-denial, the transformative power of charity, and the necessity of true repentance. It encourages the faithful to embrace Lent not as a burden but as a joyful opportunity to love God and neighbor more fully, preparing their hearts for Easter.
✠Jerome’s Pastoral Epistle for Lent 2025
