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This devotional guide is provided by Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Click the picture to download the pdf.

Daily Devotions

Resources for Lent

Lent Information

What are the origins of Lent? Check out this article from sharefaith.com.

Lent is an Anglo-Saxon term meaning “Spring.” As early as the mid-fourth century, Christians have observed a time of preparation before the Easter celebration. The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days. The forty days of Lent recall the 40 day fast of Jesus in the wilderness after his baptism and Moses' 40 day fast on Mount Sinai. It is a time of simplicity and preparation.

Principal Themes of Lent:

• Penitence
• Baptismal renewal
• Preparation for baptism at Easter
• Prayer, fasting, and service
• Confession of sin rooted in the promise of God that comes through the cross of Christ

Lent

Created for Community

Using readings from Mark’s gospel, this series invites us to reflect on what it means to be in community with one another, with the world, with creation, and with God. This time of reflection and prayer begins each Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Click the picture to join the ZOOM meeting.

Wednesday ZOOM

Holden Evening Prayer

Written by Marty Haugen while at Holden Village in Washington, this music stirs the soul during our Lenten journey.

Wednesday Music