Looking at Lent

We chat with The Revd Jessica Schaap about the origins, purpose and practice of Lent.
Jessica is the Missioner for Christian Formation at the Diocese of New Westminster in Vancouver. She describes Lent as the Springtime for the Soul.
We talk about a few different questions...
What is Lent? What does it mean? How did it all start?
Isn’t it kind of depressing?
Do I have to give something up?
How do I decide what to do?
Can my kids do Lent?
Whats the significance of the colour purple in lent?
Resources mentioned in this podcast episode
Lent 2021 Resources | Diocesan Resources | Anglican Diocese of New Westminster
www.lentmadness.org/about/

www.vibrantchurchcommunications.com/lenten-micropractices

Pinterest Boardswww.pinterest.ca/dionewwest/lent/

www.pinterest.ca/dionewwest/holy-week/

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