Welcome To Lent

Today is the first day in Lent - the season of 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday, leading up to the celebration of the Lord's resurrection (it's actually 46 days to Easter, but the six Sundays in the season are not counted).

Traditionally Lent is marked by observances of prayer, fasting and charity.

Last night one of my small groups took up the topic of Lent, and specifically preparing our hearts to celebrate Christ's resurrection - viewing Lent much like we view Advent in preparing to celebrate Christ's birth - and prayerfully considered how each of us might make the most of this season.

Do you plan to observe Lent? Do you have any ideas for making the Lenten season special?