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| The Resurrection of Christ (Kinnaird Resurrection) |
The season of Lent is a very solemn time for Christians all over the
world. Through Lenten rituals, they relive the passion, death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ. Christians believe Him to be the Son of God, the Messiah of His
people. The teachings of Jesus center on loving God above all else and loving
one's neighbor. But at the end of the Lenten season is a joyous event, Easter.
This is the day that the Lord Jesus is resurrected from the dead. It is a
renewal of sorts, a rebirth for all Christians. Easter is highly anticipated by
both Christian adults and children, alike for different reasons, of course.
What is
Lent?
Lent is a 40-day period; it is a time for introspection, reflection and
penance for different denominations of the Christian faith. The 40 days
represent the days that Jesus spent in the wilderness before He began his
ministry. During the 40 days He spent alone, Jesus was tempted several times by
the devil. He surpassed his temptations and went on to minister to His flock.
