What exactly is Lent? | Part One The season of Lent began a couple of weeks ago and we wanted to share some of the history behind it as well as exactly what it is, what it means, and how it can lead us to Easter and the resurrection of Jesus. In this three part series, Pastor Deana walks us through the season of Lent. #Lent | Opendoor Church

What is Lent?

Towards the end of Lent you may notice purple cloths draped over the crucifixes, statues, and saint images at your parish. In some churches, these items may be removed from the sanctuary altogether. This tradition of veiling religious reminds us in a visual way that our faith in all its glory is made possible only through the work of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross. When we cover or remove these holy and sacred images that we are so accustomed to, we are starkly confronted and rem