Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent in the Western Christian tradition.
Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, mirroring Jesus' 40 days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness. It's a time of spiritual preparation, reflection, repentance, and renewal leading up to Easter — the celebration of Christ's resurrection.
In the Western world (Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and many other denominations), Lent invites believers to:
- Deepen their relationship with God through prayer and Scripture
- Practice self-discipline and sacrifice (often giving up something meaningful)
- Show charity and compassion toward others
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