Lent, in most Christian denominations, is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting and prayer before Easter. ...
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Lent is a 40-day liturgical season that begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes at the Great Vigil of Easter. Sundays are not included in the 40-day count because every Sunday is a joyful celebration of Jesus' resurrection. Though not biblica...
http://www2.elca.org/communication/whatislent.html
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Lent - More Information ... By definition, the season of Lent is the time of preparation for Holy Week, leading up to Easter. For many, it is a time to give up something like candy or smoking. It may be a time for more frequent Mass attendance for others.
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whitestonejournal.com/lent1.html
whitestonejournal.com/lent1.html
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Lent is a time when Jesus was in the desert for 40 days we as Catholics observe this. It starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. Sometimes we can give something up like candy or do something they would not normally do like pray t...
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In Western Christianity, Lent is the forty-day period (or season) preceding Easter lasting from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (Easter Even). Easter always falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25, roughly corresponding to early spri...
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Information about the Christian Season of Lent from a Protestant perspective; reflections on its significance as part of the celebration of Easter. ... Colors and Symbols of Lent...
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www.cresourcei.org/cylent.html
www.cresourcei.org/cylent.html
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT LENT; ... What is Lent?; What does the word "Lent" mean?; Why does Lent last forty days?; How does worship change during Lent?; What is Ash Wednesday?; What is Holy Week?; What is the liturgical color for Lent?; What is the season of Lent really about?
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www.stpaulskingsville.org/lent.htm
www.stpaulskingsville.org/lent.htm
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A Catholic Lent feature with a 2009 Lenten calendar updated daily from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and Good Friday. ... Experience a Franciscan Radio Retreat this Lent, led each week by a Catholic bishop. Listen to inspiring words and songs for Sunday Lenten reflection either online or offline with your iPod.
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www.americancatholic.org/Features/Lent/
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Lent/
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The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ: meditations on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John ... News of the Resurrection! a selection of readings and meditations for the Easter season ... Readings and Meditations for Lent & Holy Week...
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www.rc.net/wcc/readings/lent.htm
www.rc.net/wcc/readings/lent.htm
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