No, Lent is a creation of man. Jesus told his disciples to observe two things, baptism and breaking of bread.
Yes he did.
The candle is important during lent because it represents Jesus and God and Jesus are everlasting light
Lent is the 40 days of fasting done by Jesus in the wilderness, after he was baptized by John.
Lent is the 40 day period which Jesus spent in the Wilderness resisting temptation from the Devil. During this time, Jesus had no food whatsoever.
Lent is the period of 40 days when Jesus completely fasted. Lent ends with Good Friday i.e. the death of Jesus Christ. Lent is a period of penance and remembering the sufferings and pain of Jesus Christ. Therefore it's good to abstain from meat during the season of Lent.
Easter Sunday, Jesus Christ's rising from the dead, is celebrated at the end of lent.
Celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! The preparation for Easter is what Lent is all about.
Lent marks the period Jesus was in the desert - 40 days and 40 nights
jesus is awesome!!!!!!!!!
Because Jesus/God did.
No, Catholics prepare Jesus's birth during Advent. During lent, there a time of reflection and they wait for the coming of Easter.
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.
wandering in the desert for 40 days and of course, dying for us on the cross!