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Lent: Historical Context Guide

A brief guide to Lent — its origins, traditions, and how it compares to LDS fasting practices. Useful for LDS members engaging with Catholic or mainline Protestant friends during the Lenten season.

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A brief guide to Lent — its origins, traditions, and how it compares to LDS fasting practices. Useful for LDS members engaging with Catholic or mainline Protestant friends during the Lenten season.

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