Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a crucial period in the Christian liturgical calendar that lasts for 40 days. This time is dedicated to reflection, fasting, and preparation for Easter. Ash Wednesday serves as a solemn reminder of human mortality and the necessity of repentance. On this day, believers receive ashes on their
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The season of Lent is a time of preparation for Easter when we commemorate Christ's Death and Resurrection. The season, which extends for forty days from Ash Wednesday to the evening of Holy Thursday, points us in the direction of Christ's light.
Children can be encouraged to "give something up" or to start a good habit to get into the spirit of
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Lent is often described as a preparation period and an opportunity to get closer to God. It's a time for personal reflection that prepares people for Good Friday and Easter. Prayer, fasting (abstaining from something to lessen distractions and focus more on God), and giving or charity are the three main activities people concentrate on during Lent
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