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Lent is a 46 day period, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending at the end of Holy Saturday. It is thought of as a 40 day period, but that is excluding the 6 Sundays in Lent. It allows Christians the opportunity to ponder the sacrifices Jesus made for us with his suffering and death. Many sacrifice a favourite food, favourite activity, or instead of giving something up, many make this period a time of doing positive things they don't ordinarily do such as spending extra time in prayer, reading The Bible or visiting the elderly who are homebound. Many fast on Ash Wednesday and particularly on Good Friday. It is a time of reflection and prayer. Many Catholics attend Mass on Fridays during Lent to participate in the Stations of the Cross and Benediction.
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What is a sentence for lent?
He lent her the book yesterday.She lent over and picked up her drink.
How do you get lent out of clothes?
with a lent brush
Why is lent colled lent?
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Another word for lent?
Lent might mean as sacrifice, but there is no other word or an alternative for Lent.
How many Fridays are there in Lent 2008?
There were 7 Fridays in Lent 2008, just as there are in evey Lent.
Can you have what you gave up for Lent on your birthday?
If your birthday is not in Lent, then of course you can. If it is in Lent, you probably should still stay off what you have given up if you are serious about honouring Lent.
Do you have to fast on Sundays in Lent?
No. Sundays are not included in Lent!
What is lent and what does it have to do with Easter?
lent prepares us for easter
Is Easter part of Lent?
Easter is the end of Lent.
When prayers and practices are associated with lent?
During Lent.
What should people do to prepare for lent?
You don't really have to prepare for Lent. I guess, in order to prepare for Lent you could start thinking about what you want to give up for Lent.
Can I get married between orthodox Lent and orthodox Easter?
No, you cannot get married during the period when Orthodox Lent begins and Orthodox Easter, as Great Lent is a period of mourning and fasting. You can get married before Lent or after Easter, but not during Lent.
