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Marcus Borg: Palm Sunday

The popular theologian explains the ancient symbolism and modern challenge of the Eastertide Bible scene.

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Beliefnet Lead Story60 Bible Verses Bible Verses for Holy Week Reflect on these Bible readings for each day of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday through Good Friday to the triumph of Easter. More »
- Prayers for Easter Light »
- Live the Resurrection »
A Vegetarian Lent Should You Give Up Meat for Lent? A Christian blogger says becoming a vegetarian for Lent is a moral choice. More »
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- Lent Prayers for Strength »
Meditation Meditation for Lent Follow this powerful meditation, "Bitter Journey: Way of the Cross,"and contemplate Jesus' last hours. More »
- Lent Angels Meditation »
- Visit the Easter Page »
Lent Prayers Lent Prayers for Light and Hope As Easter approaches, use these prayers for the light and hope of that joyous dawn. More »
- How to Pray the Bible »
- Hopeful Bible Verses »

Lent Resources and Features

Lent as Divine Therapy

A look at the dynamics that keep us from a deep relationship with God.

'Why I Hate Lent'

Find out why this writer doesn't like Lent, but still feels it's important.

Lenten Loopholes in Orthodox Fasting

How to avoid breaking the spirit of a fast.

What Are Ash Wednesday and Lent?

Learn the basics of this important Christian observance.

Journey Into Orthodox Christian Lent

Discover an exhilarating kick-start for a time that just gets harder.

Giving Up Sex for Lent

A fast from sex gets to the heart of Lenten discipline.

Lent Calendar

Use the calendar below as part of your Lenten observances. As you move your mouse over each day, click on the highlighted text that pops up. You'll discover inspirational stories, galleries to help you on your spiritual journey and a few fun quizzes.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
22Feb	23	24	25 An Ash Wednesday Reading	26Pray PrayHow to pray during Lent	27Quiz QuizWhich Bible hero are you?	28Money MoneyBible verses about money
1KidsMar KidsHow to raise caring kids	2Fear FearBible Verses to overcome fear	3Hope HopeChristian quotes to nurture hope	4Quiz QuizHow much do you know about fasting?	5Hope HopeLearn about the life of Deitrich Bonhoeffer	6Prayer PrayerLearn more about prayer and healing	7Advice AdviceChristian tips for a better, healthy life
8Bible BibleBible verses to help you keep going	9Quiz QuizHow envious are you?	10Forgiving ForgivingTips on how to forgive	11Suffering SufferingWhy the world isn't perfect	12Go Green Go GreenTips for an environmentally friendly lifestyle	13Prayer PrayerHow to pray when you're depressed	14Love LoveQuotes about God and love
15Gossip Gossip Is gossip ever good?	16Quiz Quiz How greedy are you?	17Soul SoulLearn how to listen for God	18Hope HopeA priest and a homeless man	19Blog BlogVisit the Jesus Creed blog	20Prayer PrayerQuick ways to pray	21Journey JourneyA Spiritual Walk with Kathleen Norris
22Family FamilyRaising kids in a Facebook generation	23Bible BibleHow to practice Lectio Divina	24Lent Lent Lent as Divine Therapy	25Bible Bible Learn from Biblical characters	26Prayer Prayer How to pray the Bible	27Prayer Prayer Learn how to make your home prayer friendly	28Faith FaithRecharge your faith life
29Retreat RetreatCreate a retreat, wherever you go	30Quiz QuizHow slothful are you?	31Suffering SufferingDoes God care about suffering?	1HopeApr HopeGod and second chances	2Blog BlogVisit the New Christians blog	3Change ChangeTips to turn your life around	4Hope HopeGod is good, even in hard times
5 Why is Palm Sunday significant?	6Fasting FastingDiscuss what fasting means for you	7Discuss DiscussDiscuss how your church performs Stations of the Cross	8The Cross The CrossA reflection on Simon and Jesus	9Bible BibleTen healing Bible verses	10 A meditation on Jesus' last hours	11 Bitter Journey: A meditation on the way of the Cross
12Easter EasterAnne Lamott on the Resurrection	13Monday MondayLive the Resurrection	14	15	16	17	18

Move your mouse over the calendar to find an article, quiz, gallery or video for each day of the Lenten season.

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