The Meaning of Lent

Aquinas is a network that gives Catholics easy access to Catholic products as well as locations to meet with other Catholics and those interested in the Catholic Faith.They have this article below which explains Lent. Hope you enjoy.

Lent is the 40 day season prior to Easter. It is a penitential time of prayer and fasting. The season begins Ash Wednesday and concludes at the end of Holy Saturday, with the Easter Vigil. In the Roman Catholic Church, the 40 days of this season do not include the six Sundays of Lent. Sundays throughout the year are considered "mini-Easters" - they always celebrate the joy of the Resurrection of Christ.

The word "Lent" itself comes from lencten, simply referring to the Spring season. However, since the Anglo-Saxon period (9th century) it has been a popular term for this penitential season. The Latin name for the season, quadragesima, is more significant, as it means “forty days” or “fortieth day.”


Read more about Lent and its early history here.

An Act of Kindness, Delta Township, Hits Lansing

Members of Trinity Methodist Church, Delta Township were focusing on solutions yesterday as an example of Jesus Christ. Maybe this will catch on in Delta Township, Lansing, and around the state. The State Journal even contributed to the good works by writing an excellent article. Yesterday was Divine Mercy Sunday, with the Gospel focusing on the story of Thomas hearing Jesus say, "do not be faithless, but believe" and Thomas responding "My Lord and my God"
Wouldn't it be exciting if the other denominations and faiths joined in on this community example, made a effort to work side by side as Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Jewish, Muslims, Hindu and even the none believers to help others in some small act of kindness. I know many churches, organizations and individuals who are already providing great community service throughout the greater Lansing area, and should be thanked for their efforts. However, the impact of the masses, sometimes, shakes up the conscience of Christians and other faiths to become more ecumenical in our lives. What do you think?
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