The Lent edition of Flourish is now available to take home and share with friends and family. The focus this month is on the Holy Father and his battle with illness as he marks 12 years since being elected as Pope.

There’s plenty of local news too, including Archbishop Nolan’s criticism of the UK Government’s plan to switch aid funds to arms production; a preview of the biggest Catholic Conference of recent years which is being held later this month in Glasgow, and a practical guide to visiting Rome this Holy Year.

There are ideas for Lent, including a ‘stay-at-home’ retreat, and SCIAF’s wee box launch; tributes to two well-known Glasgow priests who died recently and all your favourite columnists offering ideas and reflections for Lent.

Pick up your copy today or read online at www.flourishnewspaper.co.uk