By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO The season of Lent is the forty days of fasting, focus and fervent prayers before Easter Sunday. It is six weeks of prayer and fasting on many Christian church calendars that are somewhat solemn and call for self- denial. Some give up sweets, some stop smoking, […]
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#FaithWorks: Issa holy season of Lent
Compiled by Nadia Reese, AFRO Editorial Assistant The Lenten season makes us think of things to eliminate from our lifestyle to put us in a more meditative state in preparation for Easter. Some of our community members had this say about their sacrifices. “During lent season, I vow to give up fast food for 30 […]