We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
What is lent?
What exactly is lent? I think it has something to do with religion, that’s why I put it in that category.
Lent is not only Catholic. It is the period of the church calendar (Catholic or Protestant) that begins 40 days before Easter, on Ash Wednesday. Christians believe that this time is meant for preparation for Christ’s return through resurrection on Easter.
The Catholic church originally treated Lent as a very serious time of self-denial, which included fasting. That has given way to the idea of “giving up” something for Lent, which now Catholics as well as non-Catholics tend to do, but more as a tradition than as a serious religious conviction.
Lent is a period of time on the Catholic liturgical calendar where we prepare for Jesus Christs Resurrection. so we fast (by eating on meat on fridays and giving up something) then we read the bible passages of Christ’s life and how he died on the cross for us. So the most imporant days of lent are Holy thursday (the day Jesus was condemned) Good friday ( the day Jesus was crucified) Holy Saturday ( the day of waiting for Jesus to come again) and Easter Sunday (when Jesus is resurrected from the dead and saves everyone from their sins). This is probly one of the most imporant days of the year for Catholics.
It is a Catholic ritual. Since I am not Catholic, that is all I will say about it. Perhaps a Catholic will better explain it to you.
-
What did you give up for lent , did you succeed in keeping it up ? - 4 Answers
I gave up crossdressing, I found it hard but I just about managed not to "dress" for lent. Toni
-
Who gave up things for Lent and what did you give up? - 7 Answers
Ok well I gave up soda for Lent and I wanted to know what everyone else gave up if they gave anything up.
-
dates of lent? - 3 Answers
when does lent start and end??? thanx x
-
giving up for lent? - 8 Answers
what are going to give up for LENT? x
-
Has Anyone Given Anything Up For Lent? - 7 Answers
Has anyone Given Anything Up for lent? I have, I never usually give anything up, but me and my friends are trying to give up ...
-
What can I give up for lent ?? - 5 Answers
Ok so I normally give up stuff like chocolate or fizzy drinks but I never stick to it... I always break it without even reali...
-
Why is it that Catholics can not eat meat on Fridays durinng lent? - 5 Answers
I've been raised Catholic since birth,and during lent(tha 40 days that tha lord sacrificed for us) we are not supposed to eat...
-
Who on this site will try to give up something for Lent this year? - 4 Answers
Most Christians that observe Lent, try to make some kind of personal sacrifice, which essentially is supposed to remind us of...
-
Why do we use purple and pink on the Advent wreath? - 2 Answers
Why purple and pink, why not green and red? Why is santa red, why not green? Why are red and green the traditional colours?
-
When is Easter this year? - 7 Answers
I want to see when my school break starts and ends lol.
Religion, Spirituality & Folk...
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism