What Are You Giving Up for Lent?

Lent began on yesterday, Ash Wednesday. Tell us in the comments section what you have decided to retire for Lent.

Lent marks the 40-day period in Christianity in which Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray. This leads to observation of Holy Week, which commemorates Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection on Easter Sunday. Christians in the City of Hazelwood and all over began the day with a fast and a vow to give up food or a vice for 40 days. Many people also give up meat each Friday during Lent. According to Catholic.org, Lent is meant to serve as a time of abstinence, fasting and end up a bit closer to God. How much do you know about these traditions and facts associated with the Lenten season? Ash: Many Christians know the ashes applied to the forehead on Ash Wednesday are meant to be a reminder of man's mortality and the need to repent sin. But…

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What Will You Retire for Lent?

Lent begins Wednesday and "Patch" is curious to know what you're giving up for the next 40 days.

February 22 marks Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season. This period marks the 40-day period in Christianity in which Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray. This leads to observation of Holy Week, which commemorates Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection on Easter Sunday. Christians in the City of Hazelwood and all over began the day with a fast and a vow to give up food or a vice for 40 days. Many people also give up meat each Friday during Lent. According to Catholic.org, Lent is meant to serve as a time of abstinence, fasting and end up a bit closer to God. How much do you know about these traditions and facts associated with the Lenten season? Ash: Many Christians know the ashes applied to the forehead on Ash Wednesday …

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Candace Jarrett

8:18 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012

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