When does Lent end?

March 29, 2021 | vanity

[beethovenfan]

I stand corrected.

[where's_the_Outrage?]

I had checked several references including Vatican.org, I didn’t use .com (e.g., catholic.com) references as they are not usually the authority. However, I have since found an interesting reference:
Fasting and Abstinence - https://www.catholic.org/lent/abfast.php

Which has some interesting statements: Easter 2021 / Lent 2021 Begins on February 17, 2021 ends on April 3, 2021

For example, some Catholics fasted each of the forty days (except for Sunday and sometimes Saturdays) up to the ninth hour or 3:00 p.m., which is the hour that Christ gave up his spirit on the cross (Matt 27:50).

Latin Rite Catholics from age 18 up through to the beginning of their 60th year (their 59th birthday) are required to fast,

Now the Catholic Bishops say it is April 3: What is Lent? https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/lent

But if you go to the Catholic Star Herald it states: “This year, Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 17, and ends on Thursday evening, April 1” Lenten Regulations 2021 What is interesting is that it also states for further information check USCCB (what says April 3) https://catholicstarherald.org/lenten-regulations-2021/

So Lent based on Jesus fasting for 40 days extends beyond 40 days and there does not seem to be definitive agreement on when it ends.

However, using my own reasoning, the Last Supper seems the most reasonable benchmark as Jesus participated and therefore his “fast” was officially over.

[gas_dr]

Thanks for the information. I spent some time looking up things. It clearly is based on each tradition

The Tri-deum (great three services) falls within the season of lent and are fasting days. Interestingly once Maundy Thursday service begins there is no benediction until Easter vigil on Saturday to signify that all three services are in fact part of the same event.

Maundy Thursday service pauses at the stripping of the alter to signify the stripping of Jesus to become a sacrifice for all sin

Good Friday pauses with the strepitus signifying the time of Christ’s death and the events that occurred at the time of His death

And Easter vigil ends with the benediction

In most Protestant traditions the opening hymn of Easter Sunday (traditional Jesus Christ is Risen Today) breaks the fast

Whatever the tradition I wish you blessings as we contemplate the passion of Our Savior and His sacrifice for sinners such as I.

[MayflowerMadam]

I never really knew what Lent was/is, much less when it starts or ends. I recall kids in school gave up stuff during it, but never heard why, or when/how it was invented, etc.

[Burkianfrombrklyn]

No, that’s incorrect - John 20:23.

[Burkianfrombrklyn]

That’s the best support, but the concept of Trinity, that Father Son and Holy Spirit are all co equals, is doctrine developed over the years. But point taken.

[beethovenfan]

Did you see posts 17 and 21?

[Burkianfrombrklyn]

No sorry

[PGalt]

Happy Easter