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What is Lent? The season of Lent derives from the ancient Church's period of preparation for those who were to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. That preparation included instruction, fasting, repentance, prayers and special acts of devotion. Today, the entire Church uses this same period and some of those same practices to prepare for the
What is Lent? The season of Lent derives from the ancient Church's period of preparation for those who were to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. That preparation included instruction, fasting, repentance, prayers and special acts of devotion. Today, the entire Church uses this same period and some of those same practices to
In this booklet, you’ll find a new practice to guide you each day on your journey. Some practices can be done on the spot, some during the day, and others will take some time and/or preparation. Traditionally, there are three pillars of Lent: praying, fasting, and alms giving, which come to us from Matthew 6:1-18. The practices
Through the 40 days of Lent, join us in turning toward Gods abundance in devotion. With the community of faith at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church, encounter scripture, contemplate in reflection, and pray together as we turn toward Gods abundance. We are grateful for the members of this faith community who
Lutherans for Lent. A devotional plan for the season of Lent designed to acquaint us with our Lutheran heritage, the Small Catechism, and the four Gospels. Rev. Joshua V. Scheer. Other Notables (not exhaustive)
“WHAT ARE YOU GIVING UP FOR LENT?” As the church begins the 40-day journey of the season, this question will be repeated in many a coffee-hour conversation. The question reflects some of the central themes of Lent: self-sacrifice, repentance and humility. In Lent, the church enters into Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness and the ancient
Over the course of this season of Lent, we will look at the seven Scriptural marks of the Church, as explained by Martin Luther in his great work On the Councils and the Church*: the Office of the Keys, the Word of God, Baptism, the Call and Ordination of Pastors, Prayer and Praise to God, the Holy Cross, and the Lord’s Supper.
