Do other Christians besides Catholics observe Lent?
Lent in the Christian tradition, is the period of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday to Easter. This practice is common to much of Christendom, being celebrated by Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Anglicans.
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Why can't Catholics say hallelujah during lent?
I'm sorry. I could not find why Catholics could not say Halle...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
In Lent, the color purple symbolizes pain, suffering, and the...
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Are you supposed to fast on Friday during Lent?
Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash We...
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Lent is mostly observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyter...
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Why can't you get baptized during lent?
You can't get baptized during lent because lent is a time of ...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
In Lent, the color purple symbolizes pain, suffering, and the...
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In the Christian tradition, Lent is a 40-day period (time dep...
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Why can't Catholics say hallelujah during lent?
I'm sorry. I could not find why Catholics could not say Halle...
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Lent 2011 begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011. For Eastern...
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What day does lent end on this year in 2011?
Lent ends on Holy Saturday, which is Saturday, April 23, 2011...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
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What are some Lent activities?
Some activities for Lent are: Lenten Poster - make a poster f...
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If your fasting can you drink water on Lent?
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Why don't Catholics eat meat on Friday's in Lent?
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What year did lent first start?
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About Lent
Lent is a period in the Christian calendar leading up to Holy Week, which culminates in Easter. Lent is traditionally a time when fasting occurred in past times. Today many people 'give up' something for Lent in order to be in a more reflective mood.
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