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Originating in the fourth century of the church, the season of Lent spans 40 weekdays beginning on Ash Wednesday and climaxing during Holy Week with Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), Good Friday, and concluding Saturday before Easter. Originally, Lent was the time of preparation for those who were to be baptized, a time of concentrated study and prayer before their baptism at the Easter Vigil, the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord early on Easter Sunday. But since these new members were to be received into a living community of Faith, the entire community was called to preparation.

Today, Lent is marked by a time of prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter. Since Sundays celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the six Sundays that occur during Lent are not counted as part of the 40 days of Lent, and are referred to as the Sundays in Lent. The number 40 is connected with many biblical events, but especially with the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for His ministry by facing the temptations that could lead him to abandon his mission and calling. Christians today use this period of time for introspection, self-examination, and repentance.

He is Risen!

 

Lent starts on Wednesday, February 13 this year.

The “He is Risen” book is filled with daily devotion readings, scriptures, reflection questions, artwork, poetry and activities to help you slow down, focus on God and become more like Christ this season.

The Lent Experiential Calendar, included in the devotion book, takes the suggested activities from “He is Risen” and arranges them in a calendar format to help you live out the challenge to become more like Christ this Easter.

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“He is Risen” Lent Devotion Book and Calendar are FREE. Simply click the link below and download your copy.

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