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The Catholic Church and many other Christians Churches follow the Biblical practice of Jesus Christ and the Jews in setting aside days where the entire Church fasts and prays as one in a attitude of constant renewal.
By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert and in spiritual preparation for the celebration of His Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
This season of penance is an intense moment of the Church's penitential practice and are particularly appropriate for spiritual exercises, penitential liturgies, pilgrimages as signs of penance, voluntary self-denial such as fasting and almsgiving, and charitable and missionary works.
The Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches also observe the season of Lent. Many modern Protestant Churches consider the observation of Lent to be a choice, rather than an obligation.
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Why is carnival mostly held by Catholics?
It was/is a celebration before lent before fasting begins, so the Catholics are taking advantage of the time before that.
What is a sentence for lent?
He lent her the book yesterday.She lent over and picked up her drink.
What is one reason Thomas Paine believed that the youth of the colonies was an advantage against Britain?
Thomas Paine believed that their youth lent itself to vigor and unity.
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.
