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The Lenten season, from Ash Wednesday (March 5) to Resurrection Sunday (April 20), is a time for reflection on God’s great love for us and God’s great call on us to faithful and liberating discipleship. For years, this time has been seen as a time for deeper devotion and strengthening our individual and corporate spiritual practice. It is often characterized by three main components:

 

• Confession & Repentance - Lent offers an opportunity for self-examination, allowing us to identify areas of our lives that need transformation.
• Fasting & Prayer - Fasting is a biblical practice that helps us grow in discipline, resist temptation, and become more attuned to God's voice (Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 9:9,18; 1 Kings 19:8; Matthew 4:2).
• Charity & Almsgiving - Lent is not only about personal sacrifice but also about serving others. During this time, participants often make an intentional practice of generosity through acts of kindness, charity, and service.