Faith

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent on the Church’s calendar. Lent is the six week period leading up to Easter. It’s one of the most important times of the year for many Christians around the world. While Advent is a celebration and a time of great anticipation, Lent is more frequently seen as a time of solemn observance and preparation for the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter. From its start on Ash Wednesday until its conclusion on Easter Sunday, Lent has been a traditional time for fasting or giving something up or abstinence. Just as we carefully prepare for events in our personal lives, as a wedding, or birthday; a commencement Lent invites us to make our minds and hearts ready for remembering Jesus’ life, death and bodily resurrection.

Prayer.

God of life and love, We are called to pray, fast and give generously to others during the season of Lent in preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ life and resurrection. Through our participation in the Eucharist, may we come to know you better Lord? We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

Suzanne Deefholts 

Religious Education Leader