Lent 2023

Lent, is a 40-day season of great hope for Christians. Leading up to Easter, it calls for repentance, the mobilisation of all human,...

In the election period Christians must resist selling and buying of votes, lying, thuggery and all criminality. In Lent we fast not only from food and drink but also from doing evil such as murder, cheating, lying, infidelity stealing, hoarding, calumny, backbiting and all sorts of wickedness. Jesus said: “Repent and believe the good news.” The focus of Christians, observing prayer and fasting, is to get close to God in love, holiness, and good works for we cannot claim to be Christians without bearing fruits of good works.

Lent is symbolic of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, which is why people still give up treats today. Doughnuts in the bin ...

Where the Monday to Saturday are concerned with fasting and abstinence, the Sunday is a celebration symbolising Christ’s resurrection. Lent ends either on the evening of Maundy Thursday or at sundown on Holy Saturday (the day before Easter Sunday), depending on the Christian denomination and local custom. Lent is symbolic of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, while enduring temptation by Satan. [Christians](https://inews.co.uk/topic/christianity?ico=in-line_link) around the world are now observing [Lent](https://inews.co.uk/topic/lent?ico=in-line_link), a time when they reflect on the sacrifices of Jesus by fasting or giving something up. [Ash Wednesday](https://inews.co.uk/news/ash-wednesday-what-meaning-2022-first-day-lent-fasting-when-date-explained-1492620?ico=in-line_link), the day after Shrove Tuesday (also commonly known as Pancake Day). [Pancake Day](https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/food-and-drink/when-pancake-day-2023-shrove-tuesday-date-meaning-2138992?ico=in-line_link), and comes to an end with [ Easter Sunday](https://inews.co.uk/news/easter-2023-when-dates-uk-school-bank-holidays-why-changes-2082363?ico=in-line_link).

A reflection taken from every Lenten message written by Pope Francis' since the beginning of his pontificate!

[message ](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/lent/documents/papa-francesco_20171101_messaggio-quaresima2018.html)Pope Francis was inspired by this verse from the Gospel of Matthew : “Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold” (24:12). The Synod is a process on the reflection on the future of the Church, which the Pope began in 2021 and that should last until 2024. He explained that “Lazarus teaches us that other persons are a gift” and that Lent is a favorable season “for opening the doors to all those in need.” On the other hand the rich man gives us a “dramatic glimpse of the corruption of sin, which progresses in three successive stages: love of money, vanity, and pride.” He reminded that “the mystery of divine mercy is revealed in the history of the covenant between God and his people,” as he is always ready to treat them with “deep tenderness and compassion.” So then, while we have the opportunity (kairós), let us do good to all” (6:9-10). Lastly, “to experience Lent with love means caring for those who suffer or feel abandoned.” He associated these three cues for this solemn season with the acts of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. “At the root of all [the rich man’s] ills was the failure to heed God’s word. Following his own advice, he focused his text on the parable of the rich man and the poor man Lazarus (cf. “Lent is a favorable season for deepening our spiritual life through […] fasting, prayer and almsgiving. “The love of God breaks through that fatal withdrawal into ourselves which is indifference.” “Indifference to our neighbor and to God […] represents a real temptation for us Christians.

Many fast-food chains offer seafood options during Lent, a season during which many Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays.

[a discounted Crispy Fish and Small Fry combo](https://www.arbys.com/menu/limited-time/crispy-fish-and-small-fry/) for $5 at participating locations for a limited time. Customers can order in the restaurant, via the Wendy's app or through third-party delivery apps like DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates and Uber Eats. [Read more on that here](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/02/15/popeyes-flounder-shrimp-lent/11265014002/).) The sandwich includes a fish fillet, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and tartar sauce on a toasted King's Hawaiian roll. [Popeyes' fish sandwich is back in time for Lenten season](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/02/15/popeyes-flounder-shrimp-lent/11265014002/) During the Lenten season, Catholics aren't supposed to eat meat on Fridays.

For those unfamiliar, a 2018 PennLive article explains how Lent is the period of time between Ash Wednesday — during which those of the Christian faith receive ...

Coming in at number two was social media in general, and third, alcohol (good luck). In following Jesus, those practicing Christianity seek to resist their own temptations as a means to get closer to God. [According to the Tribune-Review](https://triblive.com/local/regional/what-do-people-give-up-for-lent/), the number one item would be Twitter. [Ash Wednesday 2023: A guide to fasting as Lent begins](https://www.pennlive.com/life/2023/02/ash-wednesday-2023-a-guide-to-fasting-as-lent-begins.html?outputType=amp) [for the next 40 days](https://www.pennlive.com/food/2022/03/ultimate-guide-to-lenten-fish-dinners-in-the-harrisburg-region.html). [of Lent](https://www.pennlive.com/food/2023/02/what-is-a-fastnacht-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-doughnut.html) has begun.

Ash Wednesday marked the start of Lent. The liturgical season of prayer, penance and almsgiving is in preparation for Easter on April 9. Mirroring ...

“It’s a reminder of our own mortality,” Amore said. It’s this recognition that despite what’s happening and what we might be experiencing, our hope is set on Christ, who conquered all of this through his death and resurrection.” And online users can search for Lenten observances through MassFinder.org, AdorationFinder.org, ConfessionsFinder.org and FishFryFinder.org. Meanwhile, the Middle East is grappling with another major earthquake some two weeks after the Feb. Friday marks the one-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine. Mario Amore, the priest at St.