Ideas for Lenten Sacrifice

Here’s some ideas for what you could give up/take up for Lent! Of course, not everything listed as “give up” is a sin, but sacrificing little pleasures can be a great practice for Lent! What is Lent? Lent is a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and penance in the Catholic Church, leading up to Easter. It commemorates Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert. Catholics observe Lent to deepen their relationship with God, repent for sins, and prepare spiritually for the resurrection of Jesus at Easter. The season begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Fasting and giving up certain comforts are common practices during Lent, symbolizing sacrifice and renewal.