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  1. 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.

  2. Jun 13, 2024 · Lent is a season of spiritual preparation before Easter that is marked by fasting, repentance, and reflection on Jesus Christ's life and sacrifice. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up certain habits or foods and engaging in spiritual disciplines to deepen their faith and relationship with God.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LentLent - Wikipedia

    Lent (Latin: Quadragesima, [1] '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.

  4. www.usccb.org › prayer-worship › liturgical-yearWhat is Lent? | USCCB

    Feb 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.

  5. Feb 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.

  6. Lent 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.

  7. Feb 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.

  8. www.christianity.org.uk › article › what-is-lentWhat is Lent? - Christianity

    Lent is a significant season in the year for Christians – a time of solemnity and self-reflection where they confess their failings and resolve to live a more godly life based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. It lasts for just over six weeks leading up to Easter.

  9. Jun 22, 2009 · Lent is the period of forty days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar, traditionally a time of fasting and reflection. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and begins with Ash...

  10. Lent is an invitation to rearrange your priorities—to focus on what matters most and leave behind what matters least. Lent is the season where the Church prepares for Easter. Starting with Ash Wednesday, Lent spans 40+ days until Holy Thursday.

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