BOOK CORNER

Here are a few suggestions for your Lent and Easter reading.

Following Jesus

A 48 page Lenten booklet of daily reflections. 60p.

Jesus - Way of Peace - edited by Paula Clifford.

The Christian Aid Lent book for 2003. With the theme of peace and reconciliation. Daily readings are taken from Isaiah and St John's Gospel. Contributors include Bernadino Mandate, a former bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in Mozambique and the Anglican Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Robin Eames. £4.99.

On the Way to Calvary by Hilary McDowall.

A story based approach to Lent reading. Although rooted in the 21st century, this book follows the path of a traveller who journeys alongside Jesus to the cross and beyond to the joy of an empty tomb. This is the Bible Reading Fellowship Lent Book. £6.99.

Who is Jesus? by Sarah Hall.

Questions like "What did he do?" and "Why do people remember him?" are asked and the answers explained. Highly illustrated. Aimed at children under the age of 7 years. £5.99.

First Festivals: Easter

Pages of ideas, crafts and activities for children to help them to prepare for and celebrate Easter. £5.99.

The Easter Alphabet

Starting with 'A' is for approaching Jerusalem, children are led through the events of Holy Week and Easter through short stories, delightful illustrations suitable for colouring, and simple prayers. £3.99.

All suggestions taken from the Lent and Easter 2003 booklet produced by Redemptorist Publications, Chawton, Hampshire. Freephone 0800 78 35 941.

Or can be ordered through the Bookstall.

LYNN WINTER