Lent (from an Old English word meaning “spring”) is a period of forty days, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with Easter Sunday, during which Christians prepare themselves spiritually to celebrate the miracle of Christ’s Resurrection. In many church traditions this time of preparation involves participation in spiritual disciplines such as fasting, solitude, quiet reflection, and special times of prayer and Bible study.
The following articles are designed to help individuals and families discover new and more meaningful ways to observe the significance of this important season in the life of God’s people:
