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The Journey That is Lent

Why Lent is a time for prayer and fasting.

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We’re in Lent. The word comes from a Germanic root, the Anglo-Saxon Lencton meaning lengthen, for the days are growing longer now and hope of spring is in the air. The crocuses are peeping out of the snow and in some warm valleys the almond trees begin to bloom.

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Lent comprises the 40 days leading up to Holy Week in which with Easter we celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord, new life, rebirth. The word Easter comes from the root Oestrus, denoting eggs, birth, spring, creativity, rejoicing, fecundity; and that date is determined suitably by the phases of the moon.

But first comes the time when Christ fled for 40 days into the wilderness, to commune with his own soul, with God. It’s a time of prayer and fasting. This is the hero’s journey, the inner journey to the soul, which is to say, to that mystical and magical moment where by grace we meet and are embraced by unconditional, unfathomable love.

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God’s Constant Presence

Explore 40 never-published true stories of everyday miracles. Wondering if God is by your side? Find assurance in these tales of guidance and protection.

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These incredible stories will open your eyes and heart to the miracles in your own life.

  • Witness lifesaving angels with perfect timing…
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  • See the hand of God at work during tragic accidents…
  • Read stories that prove God really does have a plan for you…
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