One dimension of Lent that tends to get pushed to the side is the practice of almsgiving. |
The original idea of Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent is quite charming. |
To this end he will be eating as little as possible from the beginning of Lent until Easter. |
He did not follow a strict diet but cut out beer, whisky and cakes for the 40 days of Lent. |
On Ash Wednesday, the faithful seeks repentance for whatever sins he may have committed as he prepares himself for the season of Lent. |
Since one must reserve a room six months in advance, I made plans last fall to visit this Lent. |