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 byCall Number: eBookISBN: 9780687655168Publication Date: 2009Based on the Revised Common Lectionary and broadly ecumenical, this addition to the Just In Time series provides: Sitting with the Text: Scripture commentary for each of the three lectionary years; Worship and Preaching Themes; Creating the Environment: ideas for decorating and preparing the worship space; Shaping the Worship Service: prayers, liturgies, dramas, music suggestions; Scripture Index; and more. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, Lenten Services aids the reader in planning and implementing transformative worship services throughout the Lenten journey.
- Just in Time! Prayers for Lent and Holy Week byCall Number: EbookISBN: 9781426710315Publication Date: 2010
- Final Words from the Cross byCall Number: EbookISBN: 9781426754777Publication Date: 2011In life and in death, Jesus' words were powerful and meaningful. Despite the serious effort and increased pain required for Jesus to speak as he hung on the cross, Jesus spoke seven "final words"--statements that have much to teach us about Jesus, his Father, and ourselves: Father Forgive Them Behold Your Son...Behold Your Mother My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise I Thirst It Is Finished Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit In 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton took us on a Lenten journey through the last day of Jesus' life. Now in this inspiring follow-up book, Hamilton explores these final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. Each chapter begins with the biblical account followed by a first-person story as might have been told from the viewpoint of one of the characters at the cross. Then the chapter explores the meaning of Jesus' dying words for our lives today. Following the last statement, a postscript recounts the words Jesus spoke following his resurrection, including what truly were the final words Jesus spoke while walking this earth. Join the crowd now and experience the final words from the cross. Final Words from the Cross offers six chapters/sessions plus a postscript chapter/session, so that classes have the option of a seventh session on Easter Sunday.