Ashes to Ashes: A Beginner's Guide to Lent

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In this bonus episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith introduces the observance of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. Peggy aims to explain the significance of these traditions for those unfamiliar with or curious about them. She highlights Ash Wednesday’s role in marking the beginning of a 40-day period leading up to Easter, emphasizing the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that characterize Lent. Peggy discusses the origins and deep meanings behind these traditions, including references to Biblical events and Jesus’s time in the wilderness. She also counters common misconceptions about Lent, framing it as a time for spiritual renewal and meaningful self-reflection rather than mere deprivation. Finally, she encourages listeners to consider personal ways to observe Lent that align with their spiritual goals and daily lives.