Easter is a big annual event for Christians worldwide, marking the end of 40 days of fasting, sacrifice, self-discipline, repentance, the forgiveness of sins, and salvation known as the Lenten Season.

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“I gave directives to all provincial and city (police) directors in the region to ensure the safe and secure travel of motorists and commuters this coming Lenten Season and summer vacation.

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Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink, and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

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Prior to the first day of Lent, Shrovetide is a time for Christians to reflect on the sacrifices they are willing to make during the Lenten season.

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• St. James Parish, New Alexandria, will sponsor a Lenten lecture for adults from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. March 28 at the church, 306 St. James Lane.

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The focus of the Lenten series is very much the Gospel of Christ, and how parishioners can spiritually prepare themselves for Easter.

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The interview hit on several topics, including his own Lenten practices, the danger of duplicity, why he will never deny his faith.

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The liturgy today provides us with a few things which may help us on our Lenten journey.

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There are a few more days to indulge in Mardi Gras food and drink specials before the fasting of Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, which is the official start of Lenten season when those observing go meatless on Fridays for 40 days leading up to Easter.

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The Rev. Anthony Thompson (center) smiles while looking at the Rev. Marshall Blalock after the Community Lenten Series at St. Michael’s Church on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Charleston.

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The second of the two long lines were generated by the faithful who welcomed in the Lenten Season with crawfish from various crawfish boiling houses and restaurants around the state.

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