Lent 2021 by Kilgraston’s Chaplain
Kilgraston's Chaplain, Mr Allaker, discusses Lent.
This year, Ash Wednesday falls on 17th February. That means we are not too far away from enjoying our pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and beginning Lent on the Wednesday!
I wonder what you think of when you hear the word, ‘Lent’? Whether you are a Christian or not, a lot of people seem to only associate Lent with giving something up, usually something you enjoy. As such, getting excited about it – like Jeff in the cartoon – may seem a little odd!
Lent is so much more than finding it difficult to give something up! Lent is a special time in the Church’s calendar – a season of preparation and penance – with the intention of drawing closer to God and fully appreciating and celebrating the most important event in the Church’s year: Easter! It is a time to take a step back and look at who we are and how we are doing, and the perfect opportunity to form new life-giving habits and abandon old self-destructive habits.
Mr Allaker
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