According to Church documents, "Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. For the Lenten liturgy disposes both catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery: catechumens, through the several stages of Christian initiation; the faithful through reminders of their own baptism and through penitential practices" (General Norms 27). and The CCC states, "'By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert" (CCC 540).
In this Bible Study we will visit the biblical foundations and principles surrounding Lent as we prepare our hearts for Easter
Ex. 24:18, 34:28, Jonah 3:4; Matt. 4:2; 1 Cor. 1:23; Luke 9:23, 14:27; 1 Peter 4:1-2, 13, 16, 5:10; Phil. 3:10; 2 Thess. 1:5; Col. 1:24; Joel 1:14; 2:12,15; Psalm 35:13 , Esther 4:3,16 , Jonah 3:5,10 ; Luke 2:37; Acts 13:2-3; Mt 17:21; Luke 5:35; Mt 6: 16 – 18; Dan. 10:1-3
image from the 'Public domain' via wikimedia commons. Temptation of Christ (mosaic in basilica di San Marco)
