Yesterday was Ash Wednesday – a day that, for Christians in the west, marks the first day of Lent. The period of Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter and echos the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert fasting and enduring temptations (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 3:1-13). For those who observe it, Lent is period of reflection, repentance, confession, and sacrifice.… Read the rest