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When started the practice of giving things up for lent?

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When does Lent end and when can you stop giving things up?

on Easter


What is a sentence for lent?

He lent her the book yesterday.She lent over and picked up her drink.


How do you use the word lent in a sentence?

He observed Lent by giving up his biggest vice. The word lent is the past tense of lend. Richard lent me his car last week.


Is repentance a part of Catholic practice for Lent?

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Orthodox Easter Lent (Great Lent) started on Monday, February 23, 2015.


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What is the Pagan name for lent?

Pagans do not observe Lent. Lent is a Christian practice. Modern pagans call Lent Lent, the same as we call Passover Passover, Ramadan Ramadan and Mothers' Day Mothers' day. Most pagans practice extreme religious tolerance, just because a religious or secular holiday is not "ours" does not mean we do not recognise it.


What do you practice during lent?

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


Christians keep Lent by prayer good works and what?

Christian keep lent by prayer, good deeds and fasting and giving up a habbit.


Can you eat chicken liver on friday during lent?

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Why do catholics fast for 40 days?

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