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Lent is for purification, fasting, and repenting for sins. One could say that you are preparing to be a better person.

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When is lent observed?

Lent is observed starting Ash Wednesday, and lasting until Easter. The day before lent starts is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) which, since many Catholics fast during lent, was when Catholics would eat tons of food preparing for their fasting.


Why do Christians have lent?

Christians dont really "have" Lent its more like a tradition. Christians are preparing for the Death and Resurection of Jesus Christ


What prayer of the mass is omitted during Lent?

The Gloria is not said or sung and the Alleluia is not said during Lent.


When is there no mass celebrated during lent?

there is never no mass celebrated during lent


When prayers and practices are associated with lent?

During Lent.


Can Catholics have pies during Lent?

Yes, Catholics may eat pies during Lent unless they are meat pies and those may not be eaten on Fridays during 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.


What happens if you are over 18 during Lent?

Nothing in particular happens if you are over 18 during Lent.


What color vestments are traditionally worn during Lent?

Purple vestments are traditionally worn during Lent.


Do Methodist followers eat meat during Lent?

It is not required to eat meat or not eat meat during Lent.


What do you practice during lent?

Roman Catholic AnswerTraditionally, the practices during Lent should be Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.


What type of music is being played during lent?

during lent people play music like gospel