annnn for those of you who don't KNOW what lent is, its the Catholic tradition, a period of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday to Easter. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, repentance, alms-giving and self-denial, for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death an Resurrection of Jesus Christ , which recalls the events linked to the Passion of Christ and culminates in Easter, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also part of Church teaching to give up something that may be keeping one from God!... most common sacrifices are;candy,chocolate,music, iPod, FaceBook, TV, Internet, etc.
Sometimes Lent is looked upon negatively.. "ahhh do I HAVE to give something up?!"... That's typically our attitude. But the thing is, Lent is a BEAUTIFUL time of year, where we get a chance of spiritual renal! It sure is hard, anyone who has truly given it thier all would know that! It's WELL worth the sacrifice! God gave his ONLY Begotten son, for the salvation of our lost souls!... the LEAST we could do is devote 40 days of little sacrifice to Him. RIGHT!?
I am always having to remind MYSELF of that, an once I do, I realize how wonderful these 40 days REALLY are! :)
I am always having to remind MYSELF of that, an once I do, I realize how wonderful these 40 days REALLY are! :)
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