In 2023, devout Christians are observing Lent from 22nd February to 6th April. On the occasion of Lent festival Pope Francis called upon the followers to be reminded of 'goodness, together with love, justice, and solidarity, are not achieved once and for all; they have to be realized each day,' reported Vatican News.
"Lenten practices of giving up pleasures are a good reminder that the purpose of life is not pleasure. The purpose of life is to attain a perfect life, all truth and undying ecstatic love - which is the definition of God. In pursuing that happiness, we find happiness," said Fulton J. Sheen in his message.
MY ACROSTIC ON LENT
‘L’ OF LENT STANDS FOR:
L: Lengthened period of spring for 40 days during which Christians remember the teachings of Jesus Christ and events in fag end of his life on the Earth.
‘E’ OF LENT STANDS FOR:
E: Enduring of various temptations and lures of Satan by Jesus Christ in the wilderness and make preparation to begin his ministry and Christianity as way of righteous life.
‘N’ OF LENT STANDS FOR:
N: Negation of gross sensual pleasures and purification from sins or mind’s evils along with making some sacrifices such as penance, selfless service, charity or social work
‘T’ OF LENT STANDS FOR:
T: Time duration of hallowed forty days of remembering the sacrifice of Jesus marked by fasting, praying, sacrifices and reconciling with the Lord by the followers.
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