Lenten Season

 


 This year, Lent takes place from Wednesday, February 17, to Thursday, April 1, 2021, while Easter takes place on Sunday, April 4. Lent refers to Christian season of spiritual preparation before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday in western churches. A lot of Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial, and spiritual discipline during lent. The main purpose of the Lenten season is to have time for reflection on Jesus Chris, to consider his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial, and resurrection.

   Christians who observe Lent typically make a commitment to fast, or to give up something. May it be a habit, like smoking, watching TV, swearing, or a food or drink, such as sweets, chocolate, or coffee during the six weeks of self-examination and reflection. Some with the same religion also take on a Lenten discipline, like reading the Bible and spending more time in prayer to draw nearer to God. Strict observers of Lent do not eat meat on Fridays, often opting for fish instead. The goal of these spiritual disciplines is to strengthen the faith of the observer and develop a closer relationship with God.

   Though the Bible does not mention the custom of Lent, however, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is found in 2 Samuel 13:19; Esther 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel 9:3; and Matthew 11:21. The account of Jesus' death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial, and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30

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