Thursday, February 14, 2013

Lent begins..

Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man And giving His life on the Cross. Help us to bear witness to You By following His example of suffering And make us worthy to share in His Resurrection. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son. Amen.

Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. We skip Sundays when we count the forty days, because Sundays commemorate the Resurrection. Lent begins on 13 February 2013 and ends on 30 March 2013, which is the day before Easter.

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This year instead of fasting I will be spending more time with The Blessed Sacrament. Wishing everyone a blessed and happy Lenten season!
Posted by Marissa at 9:00 PM

26 comments:

  1. doodles n daydreamsFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Wishing you a Lenten Season that is filled with revelation and blessings.

    Diana

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  2. Shane PollardFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    An inspiring post Marissa.
    Wishing you a reflective Lenten season in preparation for the great feast of Easter.
    Shane ♥

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  3. KathyFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    A beautiful post. May God reveal Himself to you this season.

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  4. Marisa BFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Thank You .... beautiful post!

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  5. TannaFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    May you enjoy many blessings in your study.

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  6. Krystal KatsFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I really enjoyed that, beautiful!

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  7. Curtains in My TreeFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:00 AM


    What a nice and prayer. I am not a catholic but do admire your ways to express Lent

    I am a christian , my youngest sister is joining the Catholic Church, and will be blessed buy the Bishop this Saturday, her baptism is Easter

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  8. JFMFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Marissa, you have helped me to remember my Catholic roots...thank you.
    This is a lovely post.

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  9. VeeFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    A very blessed season of anticipation to you. Our church does not "do" Lent; however, we certainly feel the joy of celebrating Ressurrection Day.

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  10. Pura VidaFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I just love this season of faith. I am so excited these days as my grown children are taking on the wonderment of it all...it really is a wonder!
    Thank you for you visits to my blog and all your sweet comments. I do enjoy them!

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  11. PatC - All is BrightFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Very nice post. This is a special time to reflect and remember what he has done for us. By the way I am here in the Valley enjoying the beautiful weather and visit with my family. Love the Valley!

    Pat

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Such a beautifully poignant post! Thank you, Marissa. Love it.
    melinda

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  13. Linda @ Life and LindaFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful post Marissa. Happy Lenten season. May you find blessings in spending time with The Blessed Sacrament.

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  14. MarissaFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Thanks so much linda

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  15. PoppyApril 26, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Hi Marissa,

    How was your Easter? The Greek Orthodox Easter is May 5th and although I've only fasted the full 40 days just once in my entire lifetime, (that means abstaining from all dairy, meat, fish, chicken, etc., eggs, butter, etc.). Basically anything that comes from an animal. Do you fast in this way?

    Poppy :)

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