Lent in Different Church Traditions
- What's the Deal with Lent?
Skepticism about this season is based mostly on myths and misconceptions. This article by Anglican pastor Aaron Damiani dispels common misconceptions and explains how observing Lent can enrich one's spiritual walk. - Lent Q&A: Everything you were embarrassed to ask about LentSt. Thomas University provides answers to common questions about Lent, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter, in the Roman Catholic tradition.
- Evangelicals Embracing (and Rejecting) LentTrevin Wax of LifeWay Christian Resources and Wheaton College discusses the increasing popularity of lent among young evangelicals and viewpoints that oppose its observance.
- Great Lent in the Orthodox ChurchFr. Photius Avant of St. Sava Orthodox Church in Allen, TX explains in this brief video why the Orthodox Church observes the 40-day Great Fast and gives a reflection on the commemoration for the first Sunday in Lent--The Triumph of Orthodoxy.
- Lent - a season of repentance, prayer and fastingThis video from Catholic Online presents an overview of Lent, is a season of repentance, prayer and fasting. The season lasts for 40 days, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with Easter. The season reflects the 40 days Jesus spent in prayer and fasting in the desert before starting his public ministry.
Books
Lenten Services by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780687655168Publication Date: 2009
Just in Time! Prayers for Lent and Holy Week by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781426710315Publication Date: 2010
Final Words from the Cross by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781426754777Publication Date: 2011
