For Christians, the season of Lent is often perceived as a time of giving something up as a formal practice of fasting that imitates Jesus’ 40 days in the desert. This can be a very meaningful practice, but it is also something that can become a yearly habit that is unexamined. But Lent is a time when we do need to examine our hearts, minds and behaviors; it is a time to assess the ways we have fallen short of our dedication to bringing God’s kingdom to earth and the ways we have strayed from the path of love, justice, and mercy.
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