Lent (Violet)
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent which continues until
the Holy Thursday. Lent is a time of penance observed with fasting
and abstinence. A common devotion for Lent is praying the Stations
of the Cross.Lent is a 40 day fast and penance period in the Catholic Church. The church is draped in violet. This time is a time of penance and self-denial as well as a time to go the extra mile. It is a time of preparation for and renewal of baptism.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent which continues until
the Holy Thursday. Lent is a time of penance observed with fasting
and abstinence. A common devotion for Lent is praying the Stations
of the Cross.Lent is a 40 day fast and penance period in the Catholic Church. The church is draped in violet. This time is a time of penance and self-denial as well as a time to go the extra mile. It is a time of preparation for and renewal of baptism.