How to Count the 40 Days of Lent Correctly: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to count the 40 days of Lent properly by starting on Ash Wednesday and excluding Sundays until Holy Saturday.

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How to count 40 days of Lent: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. To count the 40 days, exclude Sundays as they are not part of Lent's penitential focus. Start counting from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, excluding six Sundays. This period symbolizes Jesus' 40 days of fasting in the wilderness.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why are Sundays excluded when counting the 40 days of Lent? Sundays are excluded because they are considered feast days celebrating Jesus' resurrection, thus not part of Lent’s penitential focus.
  2. When does Lent officially start and end? Lent officially begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday.
  3. What is the significance of the 40 days of Lent? The 40 days of Lent symbolize Jesus' 40 days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness, representing a period of reflection and penance.

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