Lisa Wesley 
The Season of Lent: A Guide to Its Meaning, Practices, and 2026 Dates Lent is one of the most significant observances in the Christian calendar. It is a 40-day period of reflection and spiritual preparation leading up to Easter Sunday, the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ....
Description verse: 26 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them,...
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Lent is a journey we take as a community, following Jesus as he prepares for his ultimate sacrifice. We consider our lives, ask for forgiveness for our transgressions, and work to get closer to God during Lent. There are two primary themes to this journey: desolation and discovery.Desolation in LentThough...
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In the Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday signifies the start of Lent. With Sundays excluded, it occurs forty days before Easter Sunday. Christians from all over the world come together on this day to consider their faith, repentance, and renewal.Reflection on Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday is a day to ponder deeply. It...
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In the Christian calendar, Lent is a time of great significance. It is the 40-day period of preparation that precedes Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is when it starts, and Holy Saturday—the day before Easter—is when it ends. Christians observe different rituals like prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during this time to...