During our Lenten journey, we talked about: The number 40 and how it represents different journeys, specifically the 40-day journey through Lent.The number 3 and how it represents completeness, especially the completeness of Jesus’ final act. Today we focus on the number 2. The number 2 represents a union, division, or verification of facts byContinueContinue reading “2 || Numbers of Lent || Week 3”
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3 || Numbers of Lent || Week 2
Last week, we talked about the meaning of the number 40 for the Lenten season. This week, we are talking about the number 3. Luke 23:39-43 talks about the conversation Jesus had with the two criminals while they were hanging on the cross. This story shows that three people talked with each other, while oneContinueContinue reading “3 || Numbers of Lent || Week 2”
40 || Numbers of Lent || Week 1
The song, “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” refers to the story of Jesus’ temptation after he was Baptized from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Jesus was sent by the Holy Spirit into the desert for 40 days. During these 40 days, Jesus had nothing to eat. He did what was called “fasting”,ContinueContinue reading “40 || Numbers of Lent || Week 1”