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Okay, I am making a couple of assumptions here. I am assuming that you are talking about the Christian season of Lent. Lent in the Latin Rite is the English name for Quadragesima, the period of forty days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday afternoon that is a preparation for the Eastern Triduum and Easter. Formerly, it was the period of preparation for the baptism of catechumens and the reconciliation of penitents at the Easter Vigil. It has been this way since very early in the Church, and each day of Lent has had its own Mass since the 7th century. The season of Lent is primarily penitential, this is especially seen in the requirements for fast and abstinence, their substantial observance, of which, binds gravely." (Paenitemini, III, norm II.) Besides fast and abstienence, the whole Lenten season is to be penitential, with stress on prayer, reception of the sacraments, almsgiving, and the practice of charity. from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980.
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What is ash Wednesday's importance?
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.
What are the signs of lent?
Lenten season (or Lent) starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Good Friday. It is about 6 weeks during which the Christian faithful reflect on the mystery of Christ and his saving sacrifice. This period has three signs: (1) Prayer (2) Fasting/Sacrifice/Mortifications (3) Charity
What are three things you are called to during lent?
the three things you are called to do during lent are: almsgiving:giving money to charity praying:this shows how much you care for our lord Jesus Christ fasting:giving up something for 40 days & 40 nights
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.
