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I’m not really sure what you want to know, but here are a few things:
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. We put ashes on our head to remind us that our bodies shall, in time, turn to dust. The things of this world will disappear, but our soul will remain forever. It is a reminder to spend time nurturing your soul.
Lent is a time to spend time growing closer to God. Most people in religions (Catholic and Protestant) who honor this season try to pray more and/or give a little more to those less fortunate. Hopefully, whatever you do will continue in some form throughout the rest of the year.
Catholics especially tend to find some kind of “mortification”. Mortification used to scare me until I read The Story of a Soul. Mortification is simply denying yourself something that is not in itself sinful (like giving up candy, soda, tv, the remote control, the bigger piece of lasagna) in order to foster self-discipline and to draw closer to Christ who willingly gave up His life for us.
Lent is a solemn time, but solemn does not mean the absence of joy. There is joy in doing any kind of Lenten practice for love of God. There is joy in looking forward to the Resurrection. There is joy in drawing close to the one who is Love and who fills your heart.
Hope that helps.
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. We put ashes on our head to remind us that our bodies shall, in time, turn to dust. The things of this world will disappear, but our soul will remain forever. It is a reminder to spend time nurturing your soul.
Lent is a time to spend time growing closer to God. Most people in religions (Catholic and Protestant) who honor this season try to pray more and/or give a little more to those less fortunate. Hopefully, whatever you do will continue in some form throughout the rest of the year.
Catholics especially tend to find some kind of “mortification”. Mortification used to scare me until I read The Story of a Soul. Mortification is simply denying yourself something that is not in itself sinful (like giving up candy, soda, tv, the remote control, the bigger piece of lasagna) in order to foster self-discipline and to draw closer to Christ who willingly gave up His life for us.
Lent is a solemn time, but solemn does not mean the absence of joy. There is joy in doing any kind of Lenten practice for love of God. There is joy in looking forward to the Resurrection. There is joy in drawing close to the one who is Love and who fills your heart.
Hope that helps.
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CentralFLJames
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Lent is principally a preparation for Baptism and for renewing baptismal commitment
For those of us baptised already Lent is the primary time for celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, because Lent is the season for baptismal preparation and baptismal renewal.
This is a time for Christians to really come close to God and demonstrate sincere intentions to repent for their sins through prayer, fasting and alms giving. It is a time for profound sorrow for our sins and our failings. As well it is a time of joyful anticipation of the Risen Lord on Easter Sunday where we can present ourselves refreshed in spirit and with renewed dedication to Him so we may share in His glory and celebrate our new life in him.
FAQ's About Lent:
For those of us baptised already Lent is the primary time for celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, because Lent is the season for baptismal preparation and baptismal renewal.
This is a time for Christians to really come close to God and demonstrate sincere intentions to repent for their sins through prayer, fasting and alms giving. It is a time for profound sorrow for our sins and our failings. As well it is a time of joyful anticipation of the Risen Lord on Easter Sunday where we can present ourselves refreshed in spirit and with renewed dedication to Him so we may share in His glory and celebrate our new life in him.
FAQ's About Lent:
JamesMore here: FAQ’s About Lent
Lent as a 40-day season developed in the fourth century from three merging sources. The first was the ancient paschal fast that began as a two-day observance before Easter but was gradually lengthened to 40 days. The second was the catechumenate as a process of preparation for Baptism, including an intense period of preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation to be celebrated at Easter. The third was the Order of Penitents, which was modeled on the catechumenate and sought a second conversion for those who had fallen back into serious sin after Baptism. As the catechumens (candidates for Baptism) entered their final period of preparation for Baptism, the penitents and the rest of the community accompanied them on their journey and prepared to renew their baptismal vows at Easter.
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