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  • Lent: A Time for Deep Spiritual Renewal and Growth
    February 27, 2025

    Lent: A Time for Deep Spiritual Renewal and Growth

    Lent isn’t just about giving something up—it’s about spiritual renewal and transformation. Rooted in biblical tradition, these 40 days call us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, helping us draw closer to Christ. But how can we make this Lent truly meaningful rather than just a routine?

    In this guide, we explore the deeper significance of Lent, its historical foundations, and practical ways to grow spiritually during this sacred season. Whether through deeper prayer, intentional fasting, or acts of charity, this Lent can be a time of lasting change.

    Discover how to make these 40 days truly transformative. 

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  • February 16, 2023

    Catholic Lent

    Almost certainly, thoughts of fish frys, ashes, and the color purple abound when we begin to think about Lent again. While those things may be hallmarks of the Lenten season, the true meaning of Lent is to enter into the...

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  • The Meaning of Lent
    February 26, 2022

    The Meaning of Lent

    In the Catholic church, lent is a penitential season of 40 days that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the evening of Holy Thursday. The term lent actually comes from the old English word “lencten”, which translates roughly to “lengthen”, in reference to the lengthening of days in spring - in which Lent is always observed. The 40 day period is intended to mirror the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert before his public ministry. Lent is marked by the liturgical color purple, which along with royalty also represents repentance. During this period, Catholics are called to enter into the desert with Christ to prepare for the Triduum and Easter by praying, fasting and giving alms.
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