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25 de jun. de 2024 · Mardi Gras is a festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent.
20 de jun. de 2024 · Whenever you see the number 40 (as in Noah and the animals on the ark for 40 days), it means “the complete amount of time needed” or “the full time.” So Jesus was out in the wilderness for the complete amount of time needed for him to be ready to take on what God asked of him. Why is Lent important?
13 de jun. de 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.
21 de jun. de 2024 · 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.
1 de jul. de 2024 · Often called the Day of Ashes, Ash Wednesday starts Lent by focusing the Christian’s heart on repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal confession. This happens during a unique Ash Wednesday service.
26 de jun. de 2024 · Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the final day of Shrovetide, marking the end of pre-Lent. Lent begins the following day with Ash Wednesday.
24 de jun. de 2024 · Ash Wednesday initiates the 40-day period of Lent, during which we reflect on Jesus' 40-day fast and temptation in the desert. Preceding Ash Wednesday, "Shrove Tuesday" or "Fat Tuesday" serves as an occasion for indulgence and feasting, often marked by enjoying foods like pancakes.
