There are two important aspects to Lent:
Penitence: We realise our own brokenness and our need
for Christ.
Preparation: We strive to open our hearts wider for
the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus at the Easter Communion.
During
Lent Christians add more prayer, learning and meditating to their daily lives.
Contemplating the costly price of the suffering and death of Jesus and the
powerful victory of his resurrection, strengthen their walk with the Lord and
through repentant hearts they find amongst other benefits: peace, forgiveness, passion for the Lord and a
new joy in serving Christ.
Some
also subtract from their daily lives by “giving up something for Lent” as a
constant reminder of the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus and to create good
habits that will help them in their quest for a closer walk with the Lord.
Lent
is a focused spiritual journey of individuals and congregations, from Ash
Wednesday till Resurrection Sunday, which produces the joy of a lifelong
celebration of the living Lord.
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