The 40 days could be from the 40 days of fasting given in scripture by Moses, Jesus, etc. It could be referencing to tithing 10%, ie 360 days rounded to 40 days. It is a way of giving back to God for all his blessing
A thought to consider from a Jesuit..."Have I,instead of virtues and merits, gathered wood, straw, and stubble to feed the fire and burn myself in the life to come?"
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Why is Lent 40 days?
ReplyDeleteThe 40 days could be from the 40 days of fasting given in scripture by Moses, Jesus, etc. It could be referencing to tithing 10%, ie 360 days rounded to 40 days. It is a way of giving back to God for all his blessing
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ReplyDeleteI would like to get a suggestion on what to work on this Lent that does not interfere with my non-catholic friends.
ReplyDeletecheck out praying in color this lent at http://blog.purposedriven.com/prayingincolor/?p=997
ReplyDeleteA thought to consider from a Jesuit..."Have I,instead of virtues and merits, gathered wood, straw, and stubble to feed the fire and burn myself in the life to come?"
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