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| Tuesday, February 12, 2013 |  |
A Lenten Message from Fr. Dan
 The Season of Lent is one of both joy and serious reflection. It has some interesting 4th-century historical roots. The 40-day duration evolved from what originally had been a two-day paschal fast in observance of Easter. In our own time, the Second Vatican Council brought out the "baptismal" nature of Lent. Vatican II restored the Catechumenate with its many Lenten rituals culminating with Baptism at the Easter Vigil. As the elect prepare themselves for Baptism, the rest of the community accompanies them on the journey, ultimately renewing their own baptismal vows at the same Vigil ceremony.
Want to deepen your own Lenten experience? For 2013, we offer Fast, Pray, Give: Making the Most of Lent, a six-week study program by Mary Carol Kendzia. You also can find the Old Testament basis for Lent in Lenten Reflections from A Father Who keeps His Promises, by Scott Hahn, and a Franciscan take on the Lenten season in Lent With St. Francis: Daily Reflections, by Diane M. Houdek.
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Peace and every blessing,
Fr. Dan Kroger, O.F.M.
Publisher, Franciscan Media
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