II SUNDAY OF LENT: 25 February 2024

NO HOLDING BACKGenesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Romans 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10 No Holding Back is the title of Michael Holding’s autobiography.It conveys his attitude during his career: he gave his all in every match. It highlights his manner as a commentator: though gentle, he is a fearless and rational critic. It captures the tenor of the book: he does not shirk controversial issues—the slide of West Indian cricket, the dismal state of its admin, and ICC politics.Holding owes his achievements as a cricketer, a commentator, and a writer to “no holding back”! “No holding back” is the thrust of today’s

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