How many days are in Lent?
Lent is 40 days. Since Sundays celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the six Sundays that occur during Lent are not counted.
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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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When does lent begin in the year 2012?
In 2012 Ash Wednesday falls on February 22. Washington's birt...
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Do catholics fast on friday 'S during lent?
Yes, Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent are fast days for...
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Why aren't Sundays included in the 40 days of Lent?
Sundays are skipped when we count the forty days, because Sun...
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Can you eat fish and chicken on lent?
Catholics must not necessarily eat fish on Fridays. They must...
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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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When does lent begin in the year 2012?
In 2012 Ash Wednesday falls on February 22. Washington's birt...
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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 day does lent end on this year in 2011?
Lent ends on Holy Saturday, which is Saturday, April 23, 2011...
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Why aren't Sundays included in the 40 days of Lent?
Sundays are skipped when we count the forty days, because Sun...
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What is the history behind lent?
Lent becomes more regularized after the legalization of Chris...
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What religion celebrates lent?
Lent, is celebrated by Catholics, it is the forty-day-long li...
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Is it ok to eat something you gave up for lent a day before lent ends?
Technically, Sundays are not part of Lent. Today they are tho...
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Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays during lent?
Because it is generally not considered meat.
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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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Give up at least one thing for 40 days as a sacrifice to the ...
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Why is lent 46 days this year?
Lent is actually 46 days rather than 40 days. Why? Because th...
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Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday & Good Friday. The Church def...
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How many more Fridays are there in Lent?
Easter is on April 4th this year, so you only have two Sunday...
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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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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?
Yes. You may only drink water or juices when fasting on Lent....
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Why don't Catholics eat meat on Friday's in Lent?
Friday has been signalized as an abstinence day, in order to ...
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Give up at least one thing for 40 days as a sacrifice to the ...
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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