The English word “Lent” traces back to Old Germanic words for “long” or “length.” Anyone who's given up chocolate or snacks for the 40 days of the season might think this refers to the painful duration of 6 weeks of sacrifices, but the truth seems to
Lent strikes many Protestants as the exclusive domain of Roman Catholics, but this season can serve any Christian as a unique time of preparation and repentance as we anticipate the death and resurrection of Jesus. On the
Typically, evangelicals are shy about Lent. The 40 days prior to Easter—Sundays excepted—are known popularly as a season for giving up chocolate or other extras in order to show God how much we love him. With such
GENESEE COUNTY -- As the Parochial Vicar for Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Blanc, Father Jonathan Perrotta has seen people give up plenty of things for Lent, the 40-day fasting period many Christians take part in this time of year. But choosing
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is tomorrow. Have you thought about observing Lent this year? There's no Scriptural requirement to observe Lent—ultimately, it's just the six week lead-up to Easter Sunday in the church
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