
Lent - Wikipedia
Lent (Latin: Quadragesima, [1] 'Fortieth') is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year in preparation for Easter. It echoes the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.
What is Lent? Guide to It's Meaning and Purpose - Christianity
2025年2月25日 · Lent is the 40-day period leading up to Easter, (excluding Sundays) that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. The 40 days of Lent involve fasting, prayer, and almsgiving as a way to connect deeper with God.
When Does Lent Start and End in 2025? - Christianity
2025年2月28日 · Lent is 40-days long and begins 46 days before the Saturday of Easter weekend. Since Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, that puts Lent beginning March 5, 2025. Lent is only observed Monday-Saturday each week because every Sunday is considered a celebration of the Resurrection.
Lent | Definition, History, Meaning, Catholic, & Practices | Britannica
4 天之前 · Lent is a period of penitential preparation for the Christian feast of Easter. In Western churches it begins on Ash Wednesday. Lent is observed for 40 days, in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fast in the wilderness, and focuses on fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
What Is Lent and Who Celebrates It? - Learn Religions
2024年6月13日 · Lent is a season of spiritual preparation before Easter that is marked by fasting, repentance, and reflection on Jesus Christ's life and sacrifice. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up certain habits or foods and engaging in spiritual disciplines to deepen their faith and relationship with God.
What is Lent? | USCCB
2025年3月5日 · Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
What Is Lent? | Catholic Answers Q&A
Lent is a season of preparation for Easter, mirroring Jesus’ forty days in the desert and also anticipating his passion, death, and triumphant resurrection: “By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert.” (CCC 540, see 542)
What Is Lent All About, and Why Is It Important?
2025年2月22日 · Lent is a significant season in the Christian liturgical calendar, observed by many denominations as a time of reflection, penance, and spiritual growth. It lasts for 40 days, not including Sundays, leading up to Easter Sunday—the …
How (and Why) to Observe Lent as a Christian
2025年3月3日 · Lent is the Christian liturgical season beginning with Ash Wednesday and leading up to Holy Week. It’s an observance of the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness praying, fasting, and being tempted by Satan, before emerging to begin his public ministry.
What is Lent? It's Meaning & Importance - Crosswalk
2024年2月14日 · Lent is a time of spiritual renewal and reflection through prayer and fasting in preparation for observing Good Friday, the death of Jesus, and celebrating Easter, the resurrection of Jesus. What...
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