Lenten season is a period of 40 days, not counting Sundays, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 13 through Easter, March 31, 2013. Lent is a time of self-reflection and strengthening our personal relationship with Christ by praying, fasting, self-denial, almsgiving, and charity as we prepare for Jesus’ death and His resurrection.
Lenten (Lent) words and meaning
Almsgiving – Almsgiving is closely related with fasting. Whatever a Christian gives up, the money saved should go to the needy. It should be given to Church, to the missions, or to a worthy cause.
Charity – Giving to those in need of help, food or money.
Fasting – Abstaining from food in penance of sin.
Praying – A silent or spoken petition made to God.
Self-Denial – Sacrifice of one's own desires or interests.
Calendar of Dates for Lent and Easter 2013
Ash Wednesday - February 13, 2013
First Sunday in Lent - February 17, 2013
Second Sunday in Lent - February 24, 2013
Third Sunday in Lent - March 3, 2013
Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 10, 2013
Fifth Sunday in Lent- March 17, 2013
Liturgy of the Palms - March 24, 2013
Sixth Sunday in Lent
Liturgy of the Passion - March 24, 2013
Sixth Sunday in Lent
Easter Sunday - March 31, 2013
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