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title : Lent and Ash Wednesday Meaning: Fasting, Traditions, and How You Can Take Part in It
summary : Learn about the meaning, origin and important dates about Lent and find out what you can do to participate in its observance.
date : Feb 23, 2017 11:21 AM EST
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title : When Does Lent 2017 Start and End? Lent Devotional Readings, Meaning and History
summary : This year, the season of Lent begins on Wednesday, March 1 and ends on Thursday, April 13. During this 40-day period, Christians prepare for Easter by practicing self-denial and simplicity, focusing on spiritual renewal and growth, and reflecting on Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
date : Feb 23, 2017 11:15 AM EST
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title : When Is Easter 2016? Ash Wednesday Marks Start of Lent - 40 Days Until Christ's Death and Resurrection
summary : As the Lenten season begins this Wednesday, Feb. 10, Christians all over the world aim to emulate the actions of Jesus Christ and make the necessary preparations for celebrating Easter within these 40 days of atonement, prayer and fasting.
date : Feb 09, 2016 08:54 PM EST
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title : Year of the Goat: Christians Face Dilemma Celebrating Chinese New Year as Ash Wednesday Begins
summary : This year, the Year of the Goat and Ash Wednesday fall just a day apart, with Chinese New Year on the 19th, and first day of Lent on Feb. 18, presenting a dilemma for devout Christians across Asia.
date : Feb 17, 2015 07:25 PM EST
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