Lent (Latin: Quadragesima, [1] 'Fortieth') is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year in preparation for Easter.

Jan 27, 2025 · Lent signifies a solemn 40-day period preceding Easter. Commencing on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Saturday, Lent is characterized by fasting, prayer, and repentance as believers prepare for the celebration of Easter Sunday.

Jan 22, 2025 · View the full Lenten season calendar for 2025. Lent begins each year on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter Sunday. This year Lent will start on Wednesday, March 5th.

Jun 13, 2024 · Lent is the Christian season of spiritual preparation before Easter. In Western churches, it begins on Ash Wednesday. During Lent, many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial, and spiritual discipline.

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.

Jan 14, 2025 · 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.

Jan 20, 2025 · Here's a rundown of everything major you need to know about the Lenten season, the 40+ days of penance to prepare our hearts Easter, the greatest of all Christian feasts. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (this year March 5, 2025) and …

Feb 14, 2024 · Every year, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. The Lent season is a 40-day long (not counting Sundays) marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and...

Mar 4, 2024 · What is Lent? Lent is a ancient and holy season in the Christian liturgical calendar, emphasizing prayer, fasting, and generosity toward the poor. This 40-day period, starting on Ash Wednesday and ending at sundown on Holy Thursday, is a time for believers to reflect, repent, and prepare for Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s ...

Lent is the season where the Church prepares for Easter. Starting with Ash Wednesday, Lent spans 40+ days until Holy Thursday. In the fourth chapter of Matthew, Jesus spends 40 days in the desert, fasting, praying, and preparing for his mission. Lent …