Lent is about our relationship with Christ; and that relationship, like our ordinary relationships with other people, has seasons of trial and deprivation as well as seasons of joy.

Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025. Ash Wednesday is officially here and the start of the Lenten season is underway.

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Some Christians observe Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26 this year) and ends on either Holy Thursday, Palm Saturday or Palm Sunday — depending on what you believe.

Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday) and ends at sundown on Thursday, April 17 (Holy Thursday). Dates may differ depending on what calendar a church is using and how they ...

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality.

Lent, therefore, encourages believers to reflect on Christ’s life, suffering, and death by turning away from temptations of their own. This kind of spiritual period is not unique to Christianity.

Lent is also a great time to work on our habits of prayer. Scripture and prayer help us on our journey as followers of Jesus, so that’s why we might take something on.

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