Lent - Wikipedia
WEBLent (Latin: Quadragesima, 'Fortieth') is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.
What Is Lent and Why Do Christians Celebrate It? - Learn Religions
WEBFeb 3, 2020 · During Lent, many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial, and spiritual discipline. The purpose of the Lenten season is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ —to consider his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial, and resurrection.
Lent | Definition, History, Meaning, Catholic, & Practices
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Lent is a period of penitential preparation for the Christian feast of Easter. In Western churches it begins on Ash Wednesday. Lent is observed for 40 days, in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fast in the wilderness, and focuses on fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
What is Lent? | USCCB
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
What is Lent? Guide to It's Meaning and Purpose - Christianity
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · Lent signifies a solemn 40-day period preceding Easter. Commencing on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Saturday, Lent is characterized by fasting, prayer, and repentance as believers prepare for the celebration of Easter Sunday.
What Is Lent All About, and Why Is It Important? | Cru
WEBLent is the 40 days (not including Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter. Lent is often described as a time of preparation and an opportunity to go deeper with God. This means that it’s a time for personal reflection that prepares people’s hearts and minds for Good Friday and Easter.
Easter / Lent - Catholic Online
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Lent is a season of prayer and fasting before Easter. The season lasts 46 days and during this time, Catholics attend Mass and Reconciliation, make personal sacrifices, and perform additional acts of service and devotion. Lent ends with Easter Sunday, which marks the resurrection of the Lord.
Lent | EWTN
WEBLent. What is Lent and why is it celebrated? Lent is the liturgical season of "preparation for the celebration of Easter.
Lent | EWTN
WEBFeb 18, 2024. First Sunday of Lent. “I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” (Genesis 9:13) Read More Video. First Week of Lent. Feb 19, 2024. Monday, First Week of Lent. I assure you, as often as you did it for one of my least brothers, you did it for me. (Matthew 25:40) Read More Video.
Lent: a time for renewing faith, hope and love - Vatican News
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · In his General Audience of 26 February 2020, Pope Francis affirmed, "Lent is a favourable time to make room for the Word of God. It is the time to switch off the television and open the Bible. It is the time to separate from …
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