Lent
Lent represent that period when the ministry of Jesus reached its crescendo. It remembers those last 40 days, when Jesus went up from Galillee to Jerusalem before his crucifixion and resurrection.
As Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem, he tells his disciples that he will be betrayed, that he will be crucified. He also tells them, that it must be this way, not only to fullfill prophesy, but also to complete his ministry and his mission on Earth. This is the first glimpse of the shadow of the cross, where Jesus will die for our sins and our transgressions.
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent. For Christians, it’s the beginning of a period of contemplation, when we take more time to focus on prayer, meditation and silence. The cross, as the symbol of Christ’s suffering, is at the center of all the worship during Lent. It is a time to remember how much Jesus suffered so we might be saved.
The 40 days of lent give each one of us time to reflect on our own brokenness but also to reflect on what Christ did for us and the gift of life he gives. This period leads into and through Holy Week, or as some Christian traditions call it, passion week.
If you would like participate in a Lenton Devotional, St. Andrew’s Hall has created a devotional for you.
