During the Pandemic's Lenten Season

The Lenten Season, also known as Ash Wednesday, is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar. On Ash Wednesday, a traditionally solemn holiday, a church's priest or pastor will dip their finger into a tray of ashes and spread them in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of congregants. They will say, "from dust you came, and from dust you will return," while doing so. The ashes are made by burning palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday.

Lent lasts 40 days, not including Sundays (that means the season is technically 46 days long). It is significant that it is 40 days. "The number 40 has always had special spiritual significance regarding preparation," says Father William Saunders of the Catholic Education Resource Center. Jesus fasted and prayed for 40 days and 40 nights in the desert before He began His public ministry (Matthew 4:2). The week preceding Easter Sunday, known as Holy Week, is meaningful in the Christian church. Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week, commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where he was met with palm branches at his feet. Then comes Holy Wednesday, when Judas' plot to betray Jesus is revealed. Maundy Thursday follows Holy Wednesday and commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples. Lent concludes on Maundy Thursday.

Even though the pandemic was still continuous, Catholics did not abandon their tradition. They embraced the Lenten season wholeheartedly. Authorities have taken precautions to ensure that those who will celebrate the season are safe. To prevent the spread of the virus, people are encouraged to wear masks and face shields, practice social distancing, and use disinfectants and sanitation. No matter what problems we face like the pandemic, we should not worry ourselves for we have a God that’s looking after us, protecting us from going into harm's way. 

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  1. Aubrey Marie18 March 2022 at 01:00

    I agree! Even in times of disaster such as the pandemic, we should believe in God and in that way we can go forward with life despite the challenge.

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