Lent (Latin: Quadragesima, [1] 'Fortieth') is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year in preparation for Easter.

3 天之前 · asting during Lent is a spiritual practice where Catholics voluntarily reduce their food intake on specific days as an act of penance, self-discipline, and preparation for Easter. It is a way to imitate Christ’s 40 days of fasting in the desert and to detach from worldly comforts, focusing more intently on prayer and dependence on God.

1 天前 · During Lent, congregants are supposed to abstain from meat for 40 days in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice and to “conquer the passions of the flesh." During Lent, Protestants may also abstain from foods or activities, focus on prayer and Bible study, confession of sins, an examination of Jesus’ sacrifice during his last week on earth ...

What Happens During Lent and Why? The three main things people focus on during Lent are prayer, fasting (abstaining from something to reduce distractions and focus more on God) and giving, or charity.

Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We ...

2025年1月27日 · Lent signifies a solemn 40-day period preceding Easter. Commencing on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Saturday, Lent is characterized by fasting, prayer, and repentance as believers prepare for the celebration of Easter Sunday.

2025年1月20日 · Here's a rundown of everything major you need to know about the Lenten season, the 40+ days of penance to prepare our hearts Easter, the greatest of all Christian feasts. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (this year March 5, …

2025年1月14日 · 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.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS are celebrated publicly in each parish on Fridays during the Lenten season. Parishioners are urged to participate. WEDDING MASSES may not be celebrated during the Easter Triduum, on Sundays of Lent, Ash Wednesday, or during Holy Week. Weddings may take place at other times during Lent according to

2024年1月25日 · Throughout our history, Christians have found prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to be an important part of repentance and renewal. Many Catholics now add something during Lent rather than giving up something, either to address personal habits that need work or to add some outreach to others in need.