Lent, according to the Roman Catholic Church, exists for two reasons. Firstly to commemorate the 40 days in which Jesus spent in the desert and secondly to spiritually prepare the Catholic for Easter. It is characterized by Alms giving, fasting and prayer. By giving charitably, denying oneself some luxuries and praying regularly the Catholic tries to 'renew' their relationship with Christ in the month proceeding the mysteries of Holy Week.
Traditions exist to preserve the memory of an event and its import. So yes, they do.
He lent her the book yesterday.She lent over and picked up her drink.
with a lent brush
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Lent might mean as sacrifice, but there is no other word or an alternative for Lent.
There were 7 Fridays in Lent 2008, just as there are in evey Lent.
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.
No. Sundays are not included in Lent!
lent prepares us for easter
Easter is the end of Lent.
During Lent.
You don't really have to prepare for Lent. I guess, in order to prepare for Lent you could start thinking about what you want to give up for Lent.