Gratitude to Sacrifices

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People often don’t look forward to Lent. Childhood memories of giving up candy or sitting through weekly Stations of the Cross come immediately to mind. Words like “sacrifice,” “discipline,” and “self-denial” are often used in ways that suggest that Lent is something to be endured rather than a time of grace and spiritual growth. Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days.

Lenten sacrifices include giving up chocolate, soft drinks, and sweets. Some Christians choose to practice temperance throughout the Lenten season, thus giving up alcoholic beverages; in light of this, temperance drinks experience a surge of popularity during the Lenten season. Also, on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent, adult Catholics over the age of 14 abstain from eating meat. During these days, it is not acceptable to eat lamb, chicken, beef, pork, ham, deer and most other meats. However, eggs, milk, fish, grains, and fruits and vegetables are all allowed.

Lenten Season is the Christians replicate's to Jesus Christ's sacrifices and it is also a symbol for appreciating Jesus Christ's sacrifices for us. By fasting from both food and festivities we can show our gratitude to Him.

References:

Loyola Press, 2021. "Reflecting on the Lenten Season"

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/perspectives-on-lent/articles/reflecting-on-the-lent-season/

BBC-Religions, June 22, 2009. "Lent"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/lent_1.shtml#:~:text=Lent%20is%20the%20period%20of%2040%20days%20which%20comes%20before,the%20desert%20for%2040%20days.

Wikipedia, February 2021. "Lenten Sacrifice"

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenten_sacrifice&ved=2ahUKEwju4a3BipbwAhVLL6YKHX6WAFYQFjADegQIAxAF&usg=AOvVaw3pppigXgUEbongpAKtBvod

Forklift and Palate, March 5, 2019. "WHAT CAN YOU EAT DURING LENT? - BEST FOODS TO EAT DURING LENT"

https://www.forkliftandpalate.com/blog/what-can-you-eat-during-lent

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  1. CassandraApril 28, 2021 at 6:32 PM

    Hello Jeniesis! Your blog is well written. stay safe and healthy!

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