Q 01/05
A) The forty years in the wilderness
B) The forty days of the flood
C) Jesus fasting in the desert
D) The forty days after the resurrection
Answer · why
The same number appears in the fasts of Moses and Elijah. All three fasts are described as preparation for their work.
Q 02/05
A) A Latin term for forty
B) An Old English term for spring
C) A Greek term for fasting
D) A Hebrew term for ashes
Answer · why
The word is lencten. It may refer to the lengthening of the days at that time of year.
Q 03/05
A) They are the Lord's Day
B) They fall outside the season
C) They are feast days of saints
D) Church law forbids it
Answer · why
Every Sunday is treated as a small Easter. That is why the calendar count comes out at more than forty days.
Q 04/05
A) On Easter morning
B) At midnight on Good Friday
C) At noon on Holy Saturday
D) On the evening of Holy Thursday
Answer · why
The Mass of the Lord's Supper marks the point. Many Protestant and Western Orthodox traditions run it to Holy Saturday evening instead.
Q 05/05
A) Silence, study and service
B) Confession, penance and pilgrimage
C) Prayer, fasting and almsgiving
D) Vigil, sacrifice and charity
Answer · why
They are meant to be taken up with renewed vigour for the season. Giving something up is a later popular addition.
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