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The Discipline of Lent On Ash Wednesday, as Lent begins, we are invited “to struggle against everything that leads us away from love of God and neighbour” by exercising the Discipline of Lent: repentance, fasting, prayer and works of love. These become the specific occasions and opportunities for spiritual renewal during this season of renewal.
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.
Traditionally, there are three pillars of Lent: praying, fasting, and alms giving, which come to us from Matthew 6:1-18. The practices in this booklet rotate through these themes, along with additional practices that don’t fit neatly in one of those categories (“more”). Engage with the practices when and how you can. There is no right
Inspired by Luther’s guide for doing theology through Oratio (prayer), Meditatio (meditation) and Tentatio (trial/struggle) – we offer this resource to accompany fellow believers in affirming ‘togetherness’ in the communion of Lutheran churches worldwide.
23 Μαρ 2017 · When discussing Lenten liturgical practices of Lutherans, I believe one can distinguish three different categories into which each practice can be placed: Visual, Historical/Traditional, and Emotional/Spiritual.
28 Φεβ 2020 · Lenten practices traditionally fall into three broad categories: justice toward God, justice toward oneself and justice toward others. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to meet these goals. The following activities can help mark this important season: Justice toward God.
Based on the 2023 LCMS Convention theme “We Preach Christ Crucified,” LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during 2024 midweek Lenten services. Starter thoughts and suggestions for sermons are included.
