Lent is a time of sharing, praying, and fasting. and is also a time of glory!
Lent
Lent is observed to prepare for the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Lent is a time of fasting and prayer to prepare for the joy of Easter.
Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday which is the beginning of Lent. Since Lent is a time of fasting, Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to pig out.
prayer, fasting and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. We spend 40 days in preparation for the Easter celebration. Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, and charity.
Lent is the 40 days of fasting done by Jesus in the wilderness, after he was baptized by John.
The three-fold discipline of lent is almsgiving, prayer, and fasting.
The three-fold discipline of lent is almsgiving, prayer, and fasting.
Catholics participate in the seasons of Lent and Easter by going to church and fasting at lent.
They are praying, fasting, and almsgiving. :)
Roman Catholic AnswerTraditionally, the practices during Lent should be Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.