Lent
Lent is a 40-day Christian season of prayer, fasting, and charity acts, preparing for Easter. Starting on Ash Wednesday (February 18th) and lasting until Holy Thursday (April 2nd), it commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It is a time for repentance, self-reflection, and inner conversion.
Preparations can include:
- fasting/abstinence: giving up luxuries such as meat, alcohol, or social media to practice self-control
- increased focus on prayer, scripture reading and devotionals
- increased giving: sharing time and resources with those in need
The term comes from the Old English word lencten, meaning spring.
During the lent season and as we move towards Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, consider asking yourself and talking with your family about how Easter impacts your daily life.
