Lent is a special time of reflection and faith, practiced in prayer and by the act of giving up something. Here are a few common items and acts that many choose to give up for Lent.
As the Easter season approaches, many Christians and Catholics around the world will reflect on what to give up for Lent in 2024. Lent is a 40-day period of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday (February 14 this year) and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday (March 28...
What to Give Up for Lent Some Suggest Sacrificing Anger* Pastors suggest substituting smiles and pats on the back for frowns and clenched fists.Alok JhaProf. Ramasare Prasad
I want to start out by saying that rather than just thinking of what to “give up” for Lent, you should also think of what you can “take up” during Lent.The idea is to try adding more prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to your life during the Lenten season.(When we “give something...
If you have a sweet tooth or you love processed foods, giving them up for Lent can be a real challenge. But it’s also a great way to reset your eating habits and give your body a break from all the sugar and unhealthy ingredients. After Lent, you may find that you feel better and...
Lent represents, for believers, an opportunity to recognize our innate sinfulness and intrinsic — desperate — need for the righteousness of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time of introspection.
Mardi Gras partygoers in New Orleans shared what they plan to give up for Lent and their ideas for what President Biden could sacrifice during the 40-day observance.
This upcoming Wednesday, the Lenten season officially begins, and it'll last for 40 days until Easter Sunday on April 21. For many Christians, Lent is a time to focus on faith by giving up something that's usually considered a pleasure or distraction. But the Lenten season is about more ...
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because of their low level of risk. Because most borrowers don't want to give up the collateral—for example, their home or their car—they are more likely to keep up with their payments. If they do fail to repay the loan, the collateral still retains much of its value for the lender...