Beyond Abstinence – Finding Deeper Meaning in Fasting During Lent
What Is Fasting During Lent? Fasting during Lent is a Roman Catholic, (RC), construct. It's not Christian because it does not occur in the Holy Bible. This practice by the…
What Is Fasting During Lent? Fasting during Lent is a Roman Catholic, (RC), construct. It's not Christian because it does not occur in the Holy Bible. This practice by the…
Lent is a solemn and reflective season in the Christian liturgical calendar. It is observed by millions of Believers around the globe. It’s also a time of prayer and preparation for the celebration of Easter. Commencing on Ash Wednesday and spanning 40 days (not including Sundays), Lent embodies the spirit of introspection and self-denial, echoing the trials and spiritual fortitude of Jesus Christ during his 40 days of fasting in the wilderness.
Is Ash Wednesday in the Bible? Here are three things about Ash Wednesday that you need to know. It’s not biblical; it’s not a day of repentance and why didn’t Jesus mention it? Additionally, it’s a great and grave deception that Ash Wednesday “is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting.”