68 - Lent and Easter

What are the origins of Lent? Do I have to give something up? Why is there no mass on Good Friday? How long does the Easter season last? (Hint: ages)

In this episode, we discuss the Lenten and Easter Seasons.

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

• Catholic Encyclopedia, 
  • "Lent"
  • "Easter"
  • "Altar of Repose"
  • "Abstinence"
• St. Alphonsus Ligouri, "Stations of the Cross"
• St. Faustina, "Stations of the Cross"
• St. Josemaria, "The Way of the Cross"
• Ascension, 
  • "Fr. Mike's Easter Special"
  • "How to Celebrate Easter Well"
  • "4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lent"
• Catholic Answers,
  • "What You Need to Know About Lent"
  • "Why is Christmas Day Fixed but Easter Moveable?"
  • "Does God See You?"
  • "When Does Lent Really End?"
  • "Do We Fast on Sundays in Lent?"
• Hallow, 
  • "What to Give Up For Lent in 2024: Practical Fasting Ideas for Lent"
  • "Easter Vigil 2024: Guide to Catholic Easter Vigil Mass, Readings and More"
  • "Easter 2024: The Complete Guide to the Catholic Season of Easter"
• Aleteia, 
  • "Can you stay one hour with me? The “Night Watch” of Holy Thursday"
  • "When should Catholics genuflect in a church?"