The Season of Lent Begins

Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the first day of the season of Lent for Western Christianity. In Orthodox churches, Lent (or Great Lent) begins on Clean Monday (March 18, 2013).

The season of Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.

Learn more about Ash Wednesday, Lent, or visit the 2013 Easter Calendar.

Prepare for Easter:

• What do Christians Celebrate on Easter?
• Consider a Spiritual Spring Cleaning this Lent.
• Meditate on these Resurrection Day Bible Verses.
• Read the Resurrection Story.
• Learn more about Orthodox Easter.

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