Reflections on the Season of Lent

Lent is described as a period of penitence and reflection that precedes the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. The word “lent” is derived from the Old English lente, meaning ‘spring.’ In the early church, the practice of entering into a period of fasting and abstinence for a few days prior to resurrection Sunday (Easter). Over time, the fasting period was lengthened to ...