It means a more joyful Easter.
Most Catholics and some protestant denominations as well celebrate lent by sacrificing something they often take for granted. Lent in Christianity signifies the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert.
He spent Lent on Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo
Spent, sent, rent, Lent, repent,
Lent might mean as sacrifice, but there is no other word or an alternative for Lent.
Lent commemorates the 40 days Our Lord spent in the desert fasting and praying before He began his public ministry so, yes, it is scriptural.
Lent is the 40 day period which Jesus spent in the Wilderness resisting temptation from the Devil. During this time, Jesus had no food whatsoever.
lent(e) does mean slow
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Lent is part of christian religion. It is a 40 day period, starting Ash Wednesday, the day after Mardi Gras, and ending on Easter. during the period, it is custom to give up something important to represent the 40 days spent walking in the desert, as dictated in the Bible.
The Lenten Season tells us that Jesus was victorious over death.
The lent season means to sacrifice or to give up something that you don't really need.
Giving up something for Lent used to be the tradition. The better approach to Lent is to do something positive, something that reflects Christian values. For instance, instead of just giving up sweets, why not use the money you would have spent on sweets and donate it to your local food bank or soup kitchen? During Lent Catholics refrain from eating meat on Holy Days and fridays. Children are often taught to give something up, such as candy or soda. This is supposed to be symbolic of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert.