mortification of thoughts, body ,words and actions
Lent might mean as sacrifice, but there is no other word or an alternative for Lent.
The lent season means to sacrifice or to give up something that you don't really need.
the journey/sacrifice Jesus had to make
of course not! lent is the preparation of the resurrection of Christ, who died on the cross to save us. in lent we fast as jesus did when he was being tempted by the devil.
on Easter
Lent is a time to prepare for the coming of Christ into one's life. It is a time to think about one's sins, about how to improve one's life, of how to be more Christlike, and of the sacrifice of Christ and salvation (the rising of Christ on Easter is the end of/celebration after 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
The sacrifice of the soldiers, bought us our freedom. Sometimes people have to sacrifice things they love. The boy took a sacrifice by running in front of the car. We have to make a sacrifice every year for lent.
No, Lent is a creation of man. Jesus told his disciples to observe two things, baptism and breaking of bread.
Yes, many Methodists observe Lent as a part of their religious practices. Lent is a period of 40 days leading up to Easter that is often marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection on Jesus' sacrifice.
To pay respect for Jesus Christ, who died on a Friday (Good Friday)
Catholics eat fish on fridays during lent as a sacrifice because Jesus went 40 days in the desert without food.