The Season of Lent and its Significance
Lent is meant to be a season of sorrow and grief in a time of repentance which leads to the glorious celebration of easter. In this period, we prepare our mind and heart for commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus whose life and teachings are the foundation of Christianity. It is a time of reflection and asking God for forgiveness as Christians prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter. Lent lasts for a period of 40 days. Lent actually starts on the day of Ash Wednesday until its conclusion on Easter. Ash Wednesday as a special church service where we receive ash on our foreheads which reminds us, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”. This season is observed as a time of fasting, showing genuine remorse through repentance and the readiness the seek God’s face. In this season, we recognize our brokenness as humans and the need for a saviour. As we reflect on the painful death of Jesus Christ it must remind us of how precious we ar...