6 The Lenten season The book you now hold is a companion for your journey to Easter. Filled with prayers, Scripture readings, and simple explanations, MagnifiKid! Daily Lenten Journey will inspire you every day throughout the Lenten season. As you know, Lent is the period of forty days before Easter. It is a time to prepare ourselves to celebrate Jesus’ victory over death and sin. During Lent, we return to the Lord with all our hearts, despite our failings. We do this because we have trust in the love of God and in his forgiveness. During Lent, we recall that Jesus, the Son of God, died for us on the cross and gave his life for all men. But we know that God’s love is stronger than death. For at Easter, we will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus! Easter is the biggest celebration of the year for Christians. We rejoice that Christ is risen! Jesus is alive forever, and he has opened the door to eternal life for us. To receive this eternal life, we need to give Jesus a real place in our lives! Living our Baptism When adults choose to become Christians, they receive the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil. They finish their preparation during Lent. It is a time to discover more fully the great depth of God’s love! It is also a time of purification, as choosing to follow Christ requires time and effort. Lent is a time of training for us too. We are called to give the love of God and others first place in our hearts. On Our Way to Easter Joy
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