Each year, Bishop Susan invites the Diocese to journey together through Lent by sharing a common book for prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. For Lent 2026, she has chosen Rooted in Love: Lent Reflections on Life in Christ, a timely and deeply resonant resource for individuals, small groups, and parish communities.
Written and edited by Sarah Mullally—who in October of 2025 was appointed the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to serve in this role—Rooted in Love offers forty daily reflections that explore what it means to live a Christ-centred life. The book asks essential questions for Christian discipleship: Who is the Christ we serve? What does it mean to be part of the body of Christ? How are we called to live more fully in Christ today?
The choice of this book carries special significance. Archbishop Mullally will be formally installed as Archbishop of Canterbury on March 25, 2026, during the Lenten season. Reading her Lenten reflections during this same period offers the diocese a meaningful way to pray alongside the wider Anglican Communion at a historic moment in its life.
Monica Green, faith formation coordinator for the diocese, first introduced Bishop Susan to the book and shared her enthusiasm for its selection:
“As the Faith Formation Coordinator, I am delighted that Bishop Susan has chosen Archbishop Sarah Mullally’s book ‘Rooted in Love’ as her Lenten recommendation for 2026. Reading this book is not only a wonderful way for us to support Archbishop Mullaly’s installation as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, but it also provides us with a beautiful support for deepening our life with Christ through daily Scripture, prayer and actionable steps offered by Archbishop Sarah and the area bishops of the Diocese of London. I pray that it will help all of us grow closer to God and live a more Christ-centred life this Lent and beyond.”
Originally published as a Lenten resource, Rooted in Love draws on the collective wisdom of the area bishops of the Diocese of London. Each day’s reflection includes a Scripture reading, a prayer, and a practical action to help readers integrate faith into daily life. The structure makes it accessible for personal devotion while also lending itself well to group discussion and parish-based Lenten study.
As Emily Hill, the parish development missioner, notes, the book aligns closely with Bishop Susan’s ongoing call for the diocese to keep Christ at the centre of all we do together. By reflecting on who Christ is and how we are called to live as his body in the world, Rooted in Love supports a shared diocesan focus on Christ-centred mission, prayer, and discipleship.
Rooted in Love has been warmly received across Christian traditions for its rich biblical insight, pastoral tone, and practical encouragement. It offers hope, guidance, and clarity for those seeking to draw closer to God during Lent and to carry those practices into life beyond the season.
The book is available for purchase through Indigo, Kindle, and Amazon.ca. Parishes and individuals are encouraged to consider using Rooted in Love as a shared Lenten resource in 2026, as we journey together in prayer, reflection, and renewed commitment to life in Christ.
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