Why do I have homework during Lent?

“Can I give up homework for Lent” and “Give up everything but beer for Lent.” “Can I ... The list has certainly changed since the first time this fast was imposed. Gone are ... Get rid of those, and we're left with two hobbies — intending to start yoga and rapidly minimizing windows when our boss walks past. read more

It doesn't: Lent is about separating ourselves from trivial nonsense which gets between us and Christ. I'd use the Lenten Season to devote myself MORE to my homework, and offer up any anxiety or boredom to God. In fact, you just gave me the idea to do that myself (thanks!). Lent's about being more at peace, not lazier. read more

Lent bears particular relationship to the 40 days Christ spent fasting in the desert before entering into his public ministry (Mt 4:1-11). Catholics imitate Christ by spending 40 days in spiritual discipline before the celebration of Christ's triumph over sin and death. read more

Lent is the fast before easter/pascha it lasts 40 days the date will depend on which calendar you use if you are in the western Churches it started last wensday in the Orthodox church it starts march 14th this year. read more