Lenten disciplines

Observing a Holy Lent

The forty days of Lent are modeled on the Jesus’ 40 days in the desert, preparing himself for ministry. We take these 40 days to prepare ourselves for the central moment of our faith: Easter.

Lent is a time to intentionally draw closer to God.

Many people “Give Up'“ or “Take On” habits or things as a Lenten discipline.

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How We Live: Holy Lent

One way to overcome a sense of abandonment is to genuinely grow closer to God which is what I believe the disciplines and self-denial of Lent are all about. We’re asked to clear away some of the clutter of our lives, be it our fixation on food, our phones, or our incessant busyness, in order to reflect on what really matters, our relationships with God, with each other, and with ourselves.

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