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Lent in the liturgical calendar is a 40 day season set aside to observe and commemorate the last weeks of Christ’s ministry before His crucifixion and resurrection.

It was love that motivated Jesus some 2,000 years ago to embrace his cross, carry it to Golgotha, and offer himself completely for our salvation. He was not forced to do this. He is God.

Lent is an opportunity for conversion. We walk with Jesus to His cross through the liturgies of Lent because it is impossible to know Christ without the cross.

The 2009 season of Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 25, and continues through Saturday, April 11.