Lent

It is the first full week of Lent. 40 days until Easter. Lent is supposed to mark the 40 days before Easter but it is actually 44 days long, Lent doesn't count the Sundays. It seems odd to me that an entire day each week doesn't count but then again we have to exam the why.
Lent is a time of repentance, mourning, and preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus. Easter is a great celebration, a day where the tomb is empty and our savior is alive.
So what about the Sundays not counting? Well Sunday is supposed to be a time of celebration,  a mini Easter if you will. It makes sense, Sundays are supposed to be a day of rest every other week so why should Lent be any different?
We are supposed to spend these days leading up to Easter, in sorrow, contemplation,  and repentance. That can be exhausting, so it was determined that once a week we should take a break and celebrate. A mini Easter if you will. A time to step away from the contemplation and sorrow to celebrate what you have accomplish so far and remember why we are taking this time, to celebrate Jesus giving his life for us.
So are you taking the time to reflect, repent and give this season? I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time,
~Michelle