Lent

in a convoluted sense yes you do, its not the normal Eucharist though.

No. The altar is bare and Jesus is not present. If cloths were over crucifix, they should remain and be removed for the easter Vigil. However, if venerating a crucifix, it is OK to gradually uncover it for the veneration

thy god hath lent thee , by these angels he hath sent the, Respite--respite and nepenthe from thy memories

Although having used this piece for years, I am not aware of a direct correspondence with this text to the proper chants (introits/communions/etc) of the Roman Calendar. That would be a a dead giveaway for programming it in my book. The text is based on Revelations, but I don't remember when (if?) it comes up in the lectionary cycle... it must not be on a 'good' weekend, thematically. The first part of the first section is most evocative of Lent, so I suppose "E'en so" could be used during Lent... as a stretch. There is more literature which would probably be more approprate to the specific Sundays of Lent. I suppose an argument could be made for using it on the Annunciation (March 25), but to do so then would be neglecting literature even more proper to that day. I find this work most focused on themes of escatology and incarnation, so I am thinking it is best-suited to Advent, or perhaps even the last several weeks of Ordinary Time. I know it is a lot of work to only use once or maybe only twice a year, but I think it is worth it... it is so beautiful and powerful... worth being saved for an unexpectedly-special occasion every year.

The text was written when Paul Manz's child was near death, during a night of worry and paryer. It is one of the few Christian hymns and anthems that manages to capture the powerful combination of lament and trust at the same time. I have used it only in Advent. It has become a major voice of the hope and waiting of Advent. I do not see it fitting in as well during Lent. That is another kind of waiting and hope.

Although having used this piece for years, I am not aware of a direct correspondence with this text to the proper chants (introits/communions/etc) of the Roman Calendar. That would be a a dead giveaway for programming it in my book. The text is based on Revelations, but I don't remember when (if?) it comes up in the lectionary cycle... it must not be on a 'good' weekend, thematically. The first part of the first section is most evocative of Lent, so I suppose "E'en so" could be used during Lent... as a stretch. There is more literature which would probably be more approprate to the specific Sundays of Lent. I suppose an argument could be made for using it on the Annunciation (March 25), but to do so then would be neglecting literature even more proper to that day. I find this work most focused on themes of escatology and incarnation, so I am thinking it is best-suited to Advent, or perhaps even the last several weeks of Ordinary Time. I know it is a lot of work to only use once or maybe only twice a year, but I think it is worth it... it is so beautiful and powerful... worth being saved for an unexpectedly-special occasion every year.

yes

Traditionally the church will hand out palm fronds recognizing Jesus Christs arrival into Jerusalem.

It is required only once your are 14 years or older of age. It is a good sacrifice to refrain from eating meat though but you don't have to yet.

Ash Wednesday.

Good Friday is known as Great and Holy Friday in the Orthodox Church. On this day, we commemorate the "Holy and Redeeming Passion of the Lord" which is the day when Jesus was crucified on the cross. The other event/service on Great Friday is called the "Descent from the Cross" which is when His Body was taken down from the cross for burial.

yes

Fish is the traditional dinner

Jesus died on the Friday and rose from the dead on the Sunday

If you buddy's are wondering what time Costco opens on a good Friday it's Just it's normal time

It was the Crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Abstinence means not having meat for 40 days during lent or atleast on Ash Wednesday or Good Friday. These are the days of fasting and penance.

All public sector offices are closed during public holidays.

Lent is the 40 days of fasting and prayer before Easter. It represents the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert where he was tempted by Satan. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer-through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial-for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the events linked to the Passion of Christ and culminates in Easter, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Lent and Holy Week lead up to Christ's death and resurrection. Jesus died for us so we must repent.

Palm Sunday 1981 was on Sunday, April 12.

Its for good luck

There is no lent in Buddhism in any direct sense, there are many days of particular significance for different traditions but noting hat I think cold correspond to a lent or lenten day.