Season of Lent

 

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Lenten Season is the season where people commemorate the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ. During Lenten season, people usually do three traditional things: praying, fasting, and alms-giving Also, during this season, two significant virtues are observed. Mercy and compassion can be attained through three simple steps. First, rest with God. During this step, people keep themselves from doing their errands and routines. This step is usually observed during the Lord’s Day because people go to Church and have a time for God. Just like what the word “rest” literally means, we forget all the demands of our work and have much time with our own families and have a peaceful period in ourselves. Second, renew one’s self. Renewing doesn’t mean loving ourselves more.

Most Christians view the season of lent as an opportunity to give up a food that we tend to eat frequently or to fast between meals. But the true and original meaning of lent, is to put us in the place of our savior, Jesus Christ. He spent forty days in the desert without any source of food. He was tempted by the devil on several accounts. He sacrificed his own life on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. The purpose of these forty days leading up to the resurrection of Christ, is to challenge ourselves. To give up or devote yourself to something other than the regular.

Lent is a time where we can all show each other kindness and hospitality. Jesus did not suffer his entire life to have us hate each other. All of us Brother Rice students have the capability to get to know a student that we have never got the chance to come around and talk to. You can all make someone feel welcome into our community. We can and should use the days leading up to Easter to build stronger relationships with our peers and prepare for the celebration of the resurrection of Christ.

 

 references:

https://www.brotherrice.org/daily-prayer/peer-ministry-blog/lenten-student-reflections/ https://www.ipl.org/essay/Importance-Of-Lenten-Season-P3HL7LNPC48R https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/perspectives-on-lent/articles/reflecting-on-the-lent-season/