It is appropriate timing, said Father Paul Hruby of Incarnation
"It is a special time for considering not only the need of
personal conversion, but of conversion for hearts that are
hardened throughout the world," he said. The word "Lent" has its
roots in the English language, and means "springtime." It is a
period of spring cleaning for Christians as they prepare for the
Easter celebration of the Lord, Hruby said. Lent is a 40-day
period that began Wednesday -- Ash Wednesday -- and ending with
Easter. It is traditionally marked by the alms-giving, fasting
and prayer of Christians. It is modeled after the 40 days Jesus
Christ spent in the desert. According to Roman Catholic
teaching, the time is meant to renew Roman Catholic tradition
also teaches Christians should fast Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday, and eat no red meat the Fridays of Lent. But emphasis is
also placed on giving of oneself to others during the season,
something about 200 students at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
in La Canada Flintridge decid