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Easter, where we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, is preceded by Lent, a season of self-examination, fasting and penance in preparation for our Easter Day observance. So Lent is a 40 period prior to Easter Day.
Lent is a Catholic colonoscopy. We need to go deep into ourselves and look at ourselves very closely. Here is a list of questions that will help you. Do you have a serious spiritual life? Do you attend Mass every Sunday unless you are very sick? Do you do unnecessary work on Sunday? Do you practice the virtue of charity? Are you patient and kind?
4 Μαρ 2024 · What is Lent? Is it actually forty days long? Are Sundays really "excluded from Lent"? You've got questions, and we've got answers.
21 Φεβ 2020 · During Lent, Catholics and other Christian participants are given a reprieve on Sundays as a “mini-Easter,” allowing us to break our temptation. Again, though, this is not designed to allow or condone taking part in any inappropriate behavior, such as beating up a sibling or driving a vehicle while under the influence.
ALL ABOUT LENT. James Akin. Q: What is Lent? A: Lent is the forty day period before Easter, excluding Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday (the day before Easter Sunday). [This traditional ennumeration does not precisely coincide with the calendar according to the liturgical reform.
24 Φεβ 2021 · “In our Lenten journey towards Easter, let us remember the One who ‘humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross’”. These words from the Pope’s message not only refer to the memorial dimension of remembrance, but also invite us to live, even today, a favorable time to renew faith, hope and charity.
Joe Paprocki: Well the reason that we have Lent is really because we have Easter. Easter of course is the celebration of new life from death and what a perfect time to celebrate Baptism. So we have Lent because people are preparing to be baptized at the Easter vigil.
