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   What is lent & why is it important?

   • This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt. Lent is a period of penitential preparation for the Christian feast of Easter. In Western churches it begins on Ash Wednesday. Lent is observed for 40 days, in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fast in the wilderness, and focuses on fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.

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   What does lent mean?

   • Lent means the 40 weekdays (excluding Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to Easter that is observed by Roman Catholic, Eastern, and some Protestant churches as a period of reflection, repentance, and fasting. Between Ash Wednesday and Easter, many Christians observe a 40-day period known as Lent.

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   When does lent start & end?

   • "All About Lent". EWTN. Archived from the original on 21 October 2004. Lent is the forty day period before Easter, excluding Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday (the day before Easter Sunday). [This traditional ennumeration does not precisely coincide with the calendar according to the liturgical reform.

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   Is lent a German word?

   • The English word Lent is a shortened form of the Old English word lencten, meaning "spring season", as its Dutch language cognate lente (Old Dutch lentin) still does today. A dated term in German, Lenz (Old High German lenzo), is also related.

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   Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, repentance, and almsgiving in the liturgical year, commemorating Jesus' 40 days in the desert. Learn about its history, practices, and variations across Christian denominations and traditions.

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Lent is a 40-day period of penitential preparation for Easter in the Christian church. Learn about its origin, meaning, and observance in Western and Eastern churches, as well as its traditions and customs.

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   Feb 19, 2024 · Lent is a 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and fasting for Christians before Easter. Learn about its origin, significance, and how to observe it with prayer, almsgiving, and abstaining from certain indulgences.

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, and reflection on Jesus Christ before Easter. Learn about the history, significance, and practices of Lent in Western and Eastern Christianity.

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   Lent is a 40 day period of preparation for Easter, when Catholics are called to seek the Lord in prayer, read Scripture, serve the poor, and practice self-control. Learn about the origins, traditions, and practices of Lent, and find resources and tips to deepen your relationship with God.

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   Feb 14, 2024 · The modern term Lent is short for Lenten. Lenten is still used as an adjective, such as if people talk about a Lenten fast, or a Lenten devotional, or a Lenten course. In popular culture it is a time for giving something up. But what are it's biblical origins? Origins of Lent.

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   Jul 3, 2019 · Learn how the Lenten fast originated from the 40 days of Jesus' temptation in the desert and how it evolved over time in the Catholic Church. Discover the difference between Lent as a liturgical season and Lent as a penitential season, and why Sundays are not part of the fast.