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Lent challenge to demonstrate generosity Stewardship is inviting Christians to do their bit in changing the world this Lent Boyle cooks up Lent treats pledge Singer Susan Boyle makes pancakes at an event in Edinburgh on Shrove Tuesday ahead of giving up chocolate for the six weeks of Lent. Lent offers time for reflection Lent is the Rev. Scott Kaufman's favorite time of year. The 40-day season that leads to Easter, beginning Wednesday with Ash Wednesday, offers the faithful a refreshing time of reflection and prayer, according to the pastor of Faith Community United Church of Christ in Maumee. Susan Campbell: This is Lent And Christians who celebrate Lent -- the 40-plus days leading up to Easter -- often do so by giving up something that means something to them (like chocolate) but is usually, ultimately, not all that important to their lives. Minister gives up tweets for Lent Tory minister David Jones insists he has the willpower to give up Twitter until Easter. Lent 2012: Lenten Fast Begins On Ash Wednesday With Prayers, Poems, Reflections Prepares For Easter The 40 days of Lent that lead to Easter are the most sacred and spiritually powerful in the Christian calendar. From the Ash Wednesday reminder to 'remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,' to the the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, to the joyful Easter song of 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Today' -- Lent is a time when Christians are invited to examine our faith, and deepen ... Shrove Tuesday and Lent Meditation Lent, beginning with Shrove Tuesday, is an opportunity to get into the daily habit of meditation and prayer. Churches celebrate Lent in a multitude of ways It might be hard to believe, but Lent will begin in five days on Ash Wednesday. For Christians, Lent is a time of inward spiritual reflection, prayer and fasting. Some make resolutions to give up a bad habit or take on a good one. CBCP head: Observe Lent 'meaningfully' MANILA, Feb. 21, 2012— The Catholic hierarchy called on the faithful to observe Lent "meaningfully", describing it as an opportunity for "spiritual renewal" of people. Archbishop Jose Palma, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, said Christians are asked to focus on changing their lives through prayer, penance, and love. read more Contact us: How will you observe Lent? What are you giving up for Lent this year? We want to know. Contact religion writer LaReeca Rucker at lrucker@jackson.gannett.com
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