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Tim Grobaty: Lent as a concept appeals to nonbelievers as well GIVE IT UP FOR LENT: My God, Lent is here already and, as always, we don't know what sort of sacrifice we're going to make during the 40-day (more or less) period of voluntary (and mandatory) abstinence. Ash Wednesday: The First Day of Lent Begins [PHOTOS] Wednesday, Feb. 22, marks the start of Lent which occurs, 46 days before Easter. Susan Campbell: This is Lent And Christians who celebrate Lent -- the 40-plus days leading up to Easter -- often do so by giving up something that means something to them (like chocolate) but is usually, ultimately, not all that important to their lives. 10 interesting facts about Lent MANILA, Philippines - Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, a 40-day preparatory period for the celebration of Easter. Here are some interesting facts about the Lenten season. Boyle cooks up Lent treats pledge Singer Susan Boyle makes pancakes at an event in Edinburgh on Shrove Tuesday ahead of giving up chocolate for the six weeks of Lent. Good Question: Why Do Catholics Give Up Things For Lent? On Ash Wednesday, many Christians get more than ashes on their foreheads: they get a sense of responsibility to give something up. It's a tradition especially strong in the Catholic Church. So, why do Catholics give things up for Lent, and why don't they eat meat on Fridays? Lent offers time for reflection Lent is the Rev. Scott Kaufman's favorite time of year. The 40-day season that leads to Easter, beginning Wednesday with Ash Wednesday, offers the faithful a refreshing time of reflection and prayer, according to the pastor of Faith Community United Church of Christ in Maumee. Lent Begins Today For Christians In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a 40-day period in which church members are asked to engage in prayer, fasting and doing good works in preparation for Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent challenge to demonstrate generosity Stewardship is inviting Christians to do their bit in changing the world this Lent Sacrifice for Lent The Lenten season is a time of renewing our baptismal promises. Now is a good time to reflect on the meaning of Lent and why we make sacrifices during this time.
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