Tag: Lent
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Exploring Lent: 40 Days of Growth and Reflection
Lent is a 40-day period for reflection and devotion, culminating in Easter, with resources available for deeper understanding and practice.
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The Cleansing of the Temple at Passover
Jesus had just entered into the city. He went to the temple. He found that they had turned what should have been a Holy place of prayer and worship into a den of thieves (Jer. 7:11 and Mat. 21:13). This was the second time that he cleaned the temple. At the 1st Passover that Jesus…
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Jesus’ Final Prayer: Insights from John 17
Jesus spent the night in Prayer before he was crucified. Here are three of the things that He prayed about before being betrayed. The High Priestly Prayer found in John 17:12 When Jesus had spoken these things, He raised His eyes to heaven [in prayer] and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, so that…
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Understanding the Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross, also called the Way of the Cross, Way of Suffering, or Via Dolorosa, is a series of fourteen images depicting scenes from the day of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, each accompanied by prayers. It is inspired by the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, a traditional route symbolizing the path Jesus walked from…
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Why We Celebrate Easter: Reflections on Jesus’ Sacrifice
Every year we celebrate Easter. When you think about Easter, many things come to mind. However, I wonder if the most important reason for celebrating Easter makes the top of your list. Easter should be a time of reflection. We should think about what Jesus did before, during, and after the cross. Some of his…