Today is Ash Wednesday. This is the day that marks the beginning of Lent. All across the planet, Orthodox Christians, Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, and some Protestants will attend services and receive ashes marked by a priest on one’s forehead or cheek.
AI describes as Lent as follows:
Lent is a 40-day, solemn Christian season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, beginning with Ash Wednesday (Feb 18, 2026) and leading up to Easter, dedicated to self-reflection, repentance, and preparation for the resurrection. It mirrors Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, focusing on spiritual discipline and charity.
Just as I did an Advent Series last fall, I will post my reflections on Lent from a human perspective and its meaning for a secular world. Here is what you can expect:
• Part 1. The Universe
• Part 2. The Evolutionary Process on the Planet Earth
• Part 3. The Role of Religion among us Homo sapiens
• Part 4. The Judeo Christian Tradition
• Part 5. The Secular Meaning of the Crucifixion and Resurrection
• Part 6. Where to Go From Here
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