The first Sunday of Lent brings focus to God, prayer and sacrifice in front of Easter

As the liturgical season of Lent enters its first full week, it’s time to adjust one’s routine to be ua Better place spiritually During the 40 days of Lent, according to Jesse Bradley Pastor of Church Community Community in Auburna, Washington.
The dishes, which started in ashes on Wednesday, the preparation period for Easter SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
With the exception of Sunday, the vessel consists of 40 days that brought to St. Paschal Triduum on Holy Thursday.
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As Lent begins, now is “a deliberate time for wise shifts, seek God and walk closely with Jesus,” Bradley told Fox News Digital.
“It’s time for approach Jesus With humility, authenticity and gratitude, “Bradley said.” Jesus died for our sins and stood up from the grave. “
With the Cross of the ashes at the helm, the man prays after the ashes on Wednesday at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, the Apostle February 22, 2023 in Washington, Washington, DC watching Catholic and many Protestant Christians around the world, Ash Wednesday is at the beginning of the Lent season, 40 days of laying and remorse. (Chip Somodeville/Getty Images)
Ash on Wednesday, he said, indicates “a call to return to God with our affection and pious.”
During Lent he said, “Repenting to our sins and Receive his grace. We have peace with God through the sacrifice of the Messiah. Because Jesus overcome the grave, we are freed from shame and despair. Jesus’ victory echoes deeply in our souls. ”
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He noted that “the relationship with God is both personal and eternal. Look for the first kingdom of God. Let us closely adhere to the one who has shown his love on the cross” for all of us.
‘The blessing of life’
Fox News Digital also talked to the team behind which is behind this week The prayer app for the night. One of the ways many Christians choose to get closer to God during Lent is the use of technology and prayer applications such as Hallow.
“It is an honor to pray together with so many people, and our prayer challenge for loan this year is formed as the greatest of all time,” Alex Jones Executive Director told Fox News Digital.
During Lent, “We repent of our sins and receive His grace. Peace with God we have peace through the sacrifice of the Messiah. Since Jesus has prevailed the grave, we are freed from shame and despair.” (East)
The Catholic application for prayer and meditation connects technology and faith – and allows users to personalize their prayer experience.
The group is based in Chicago; The app was launched in 2018.
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“The theme of this year’s challenge is praying for a praying40 is the way it focuses on John 14: 6, and also an incredible book by St. Josemaría Escrívá,” Jones said.
It’s a book that “Changed his own lifeAnd I’m simply excited that people experience his powerful spiritual advice and direction. “
Jones added us: “Saint Josemaría teaches us deeply love the world of prayer, serving others and victims. But all this can be practiced in our Ordinary, everyday life. ”
To focus on Christ as a “path, truth and life” only at the core of Hallow’s mission, which is to help people pray and follow him every day. “
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Jones noted that “he felt for a while” to happen “a true revival of faith.”
“A few months ago there was a report that the sales of the Bible had flourished. The new information from the Pew Research Center shows that more people in the United States were identified as a Christian 2024 compared to the previous year.”
“God is really incredible in something.” (East)
He said, “It’s a blessing all your life to help people pray every day in Hallow and see this first -hand revival, especially people lost or burning back to faith or those who first discovered it. God is indeed in line with something incredible.”
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Maria Lenki of Fox News Digital, as well as Deirdre Reilly and Christine Rousselle, have contributed to reporting.