Bestselling Anglican author Paula Gooder, a favorite of Rowan Williams and many others, has written a daily companion for the six weeks of Lent, to lead you deeper into the spirit of the season and open up the scriptures that are essential at this time of year. She begins with an introduction to the season of Lent and its the characteristic themes, exploring how to use it as a time for spiritual growth. In forty short sections suitable for daily reading, Paula then reflects on a theme associated with the season, including: – Wilderness – Journey – Fasting – Taking up your cross – Discipleship – Prayer – Temptation