The Journey of Lent: A Season of Grace

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Lent is the annual period of Christian observance that precedes Easter. The dates of Lent are defined by the date of Easter, which is a moveable feast, meaning that it falls on a different date each year. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and its observance (although not its liturgical period, as Sundays are not fast days and are therefore not counted) lasts for 40 days, mirroring the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness before starting his ministry. It can also be seen to mirror the 40 hours that Jesus spent in the tomb prior to his resurrection.

This Lenten period evolved as part of the historic Christian calendar and is typically observed by Catholics and some mainline Christian churches that take the liturgical calendar. Although its information has changed throughout these centuries and throughout other civilizations, this fundamental idea remains the same: To move our hearts to God's processing grace through worship, confession, fasting, and almsgiving as we anticipate Holy Week. Lent traditionally lasts forty times, modelled after jesus's forty time fast in the desert, and finishes on quality Friday.

Lent is a favourable season for deepening our spiritual life through the means of sanctification offered us by the Church: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. At the basis of everything is the word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply. Let us find inspiration in this meaningful story, for it provides a key to understanding what we need to do in order to attain true happiness and eternal life. It exhorts us to sincere conversion. 

SOURCE:

https://santuariosantocristo.com/2021/890/journey-towards-lenten-season/

https://hallow.com/lent/

https://www.nyac.com/2022-lenten-season-reflections

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