PPT-In Lent, many Christians commit to fasting, as well as giving up certain

luxuries as a means to meditate on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ P eople reflect on what separates them from God and others Fasting can be a way of doing penance andor removing distractions It is the fundraising week for year 9. Pauls Monastery 20 Fasting and Feasting Lent is more than a time of fasting it is also a season of feasting ast from certain ideas feelings and attitudes that prevent you from developing a closer relationship with Fasting is the earliest commandment. Fasting is the earliest commandment known to mankind, for. God commanded our ancestor Adam to refrain from eating a. certain fruit from a certain tree (Gen 2:16,17) but allowed him. What is Lent?. Lent is an event in the Christian calendar, which is observed in the lead up to Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday*, and lasts for 40 days. . During this time Christians will abstain* from something, as a way to imitate Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross, and his withdrawal into the desert. . Just for Parents . Becca Meagher. Our Time Together. Lectio. . Divina. History / Purpose of Lent. Sundays of Lent. Pray / Fast / Give ideas and implementation. Discussion – Sharing – questions. The Word of the Lord. Passion 2015. 1. How many days are counted in lent?. 30. 40. 46. b. - 40. Jesus spent 40 days fasting and being tempted in the desert.. 2. What colour is traditionally associated with the lent season?. Reflection week beginning 8 February 2016. Lent begins on 10. th. February. What does lent mean to you?. Giving up chocolate?. Preparing for Easter? . Nothing ?. 40 days of preparation. For Christians, Lent reminds them of Jesus spending 40 days in the desert to prepare for his life’s work.. The Church’s Greatest Feast Day. Mr. Perrotti. Theology . ll. Chapter 4 – Part 3. The Word Easter Means:. The Greek term for Easter, is “. pascha. ”. The Greeks called Easter “the . pascha. 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-6. 1 Timothy 2:1. Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,. Supplications. . DEESIS . urgent. appeal based on . Reflection week beginning. 6. th. March. Acts of Kindness. Over the past couple of years, we have looked at the . 40 Acts of Kindness. Approach to Lent; that we think about doing something generous every day rather than giving something up.. words:. “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. ”. It reminds us that one day we will be with him forever in heaven. . Watch . me. !. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. During Lent we try to get closer to God through:.  . When.  . where. Leader. Telephone. Tuesdays 10am . Church Lounge. Ann . Bendall. . 0208 845 6961. Tuesdays 8pm . 2 Yeading Avenue. Pam Storey. 0208 868 9624. Tuesdays. 8pm. 40 Westwood Ave. Paul Hart & Sue McLeod. Into the Desert of our Lives. What’s it all About?.  . FASTING. PRAYER. ALMS-GIVING. Penance, Discipline. Quiet, Solitude. Subtracting Something. Adding Something. Sacrifice. Scrutiny. Changing Old Habits. This is the answer…What is the question?. What is pancake day and why do we celebrate it?. Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the day when we eat pancakes. This is the last day before the Christian time of Lent. . of Lent for Christians. Luke O’Connor – D. A. Killaloe Diocese. . Christian Liturgical Year. Lent within the context of Liturgical Year.. Lent as preparation for Easter. Easter is the most important feast in Christian calendar!.