Lent

Lent starts 40 days before Easter becaue Jesus walked in the desert for forty days and forty nights without food or water before his public life as preparation for His ministry. In preparation for Easter we think it proper to imitate Christ by preparing ourselves in this period of approximately forty days of penitence for the most important part of the year, the celebration of the passion, death and Resurrection of our Lord. This is the central part of the Liturgical year, indeed, it is the central part of a Christian's life!

Tradition tells us the Mary did make the seamless robe worn by Jesus.

Alleluia means praise to God, sung with great joy. Lent is a time for penance and a reminder of our sinfulness and the hope of everlasting life. So we do not say alleluia, but we do sing praise to God. Then on Easter, a time of great joy, we sing alleluia again ( in fact, twice at the closing of Mass)

Catholic Answer: Palm Sunday is always the last Sunday of Lent and the Sunday before Easter. As Easter is a movable Solemnity, Palm Sunday moves around each year. This year Easter was April 4, so Palm Sunday was March 28. Next year, Easter falls on April 24, 2011, so Easter will be April 17th.

it depends on their rite. but usually, the catholic church gives ashes at lent.

Lent is a period of fasting prior to Easter (or, for Orthodox, Pascha). It is a time of preparation for the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. Lent is primarily observed by Orthodox and Roman Catholics; though some Protestants also observe Lent, there is no standard tradition of observance in Protestant denominations. The specific manner of observance varies not only between Catholics and Orthodox, but between different groups or even individuals within each church. In general, the Lenten fast involves abstaining from certain foods, as well as giving up various worldly pleasures. This is not to be done in a spirit of morbidity, but expectation, as in the words of the Orthodox hymn: Let us begin the lenten time with delight … let us fast from passions as we fast from food, taking pleasure in the good words of the Spirit, that we may be granted to see the holy passion of Christ our God and his holy Pascha, spiritually rejoicing.

In most cases, no. But, depending upon your local YMCA, childcare may be offered during school holidays (such as Memorial Day). Your local YMCA may have a notice of hours and holidays accessible by phone or computer. You can likely find information about your local YMCA by typing in a search, "YMCA MyTown," where "MyTown" is the place where you live.

Depending on the rules set by the local ordinary, meat is generally not eaten on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent. In addition, those between 18 and 60 years of age must abstain from eating between meals on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, having only one full meal on those days, and two other "snacks" which together do not equal another full meal.

Remember the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. (from the Nicene Creed in 325 C.E.) The MOST important thing that Jesus did for us was die for our sins to give us the gift of everlasting life. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the MOST important point in all of human history.

Wearing black to church on Good Friday is not a universal or standardized practice. The customs and traditions related to attire during Good Friday can vary depending on cultural, religious, and regional factors.

In some Christian traditions, wearing black or dark-colored clothing on Good Friday is considered a sign of mourning and reflection, as it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It may symbolize the darkness and sorrow associated with this solemn day in the Christian calendar.

However, in other Christian denominations and regions, wearing black or dark-colored clothing on Good Friday may not be a common practice. Some churches or individuals may choose to wear somber colors, such as dark purple or dark blue, as a sign of reflection and reverence during Good Friday services.

It's important to note that customs and practices related to attire on Good Friday can vary widely among different Christian denominations, cultural traditions, and individual preferences. If you are attending a church service on Good Friday, it's advisable to check the customs and traditions of that particular church or denomination to understand their practices regarding attire during this solemn occasion.

Metals with magnetic properties can be applied in this case.

Magnets are often used along the edges of refrigerator doors, as

they can produce a tight seal with the opening of the refrigerator.

This way, there will be less heat gain into the refrigerator

compartment and would save energy needed for the coolers.

palm Sunday

It reminds them of Christ's sufferings and death, and Ash Wednesday tells us of our mortality. "Ashes to ashes and dust to dust". The body was created to house the soul on earth and to the earth it will return, but the soul lives on.

it is not a celebration

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Lent the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Lent that Christians fast and prayer before Easter. Forty days were chosen as the length because it is the number of days that Jesus spent in the desert in prayer and fasting just prior to the time that He began his public ministry.

there is never no mass celebrated during lent

Depends on the person. Holly reminds me of Christmas, and to a lesser extent New Year. When the weather is freezing and nearly everything else turns brown, holly is bright green and red. [Actually, the use of holly at Christmastime has its roots in paganism, but that's another story.] For me it represents the continuation of life and hope for the new year at a time when most everything else in in remission.

Receivables

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For the next 10 years Good Friday will fall on the following dates:

2010 - April 2nd

2011 - April 22nd

2012 - April 6th

2013 - March 29th

2014 - April 18th

2015 - April 3rd

2016 - March 25th

2017 - April 14th

2018 - March 30th

2019 - April 19th