Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday in the evening – approximately 6 weeks.
The Liturgical Colour for Lent is: Purple; symbolising penance
In the Christian Year, Lent precedes and prepares for Easter. It is a penitential season and a time of spiritual growth and a time for discerning and doing good. Traditionally we give more time to prayer, fasting and almsgiving (money given to the ‘poor’ or good causes).
This helps us to say ‘Yes’ to God’s will and ‘No’ to our selfish ways in order to become better followers of Jesus. The season begins by recalling the 40 days Jesus fasted in the desert and prepared to proclaim the Good News. In the Northern Hemisphere, Lent begins in winter. But when the 40 days are over, we know that the warmth and new life of spring are surely coming.
Today our 'Travelling Crosses' will make their way to every household for one night- enjoy the story and time together to reflect...