Understanding Lent: Ashes, Embodiment, and Spiritual Formation
Wed, Feb 18
|Webinar
What is the purpose of Lent, and why does the Church begin this season with ashes? In this information seminar, we will explore the biblical and theological foundations of Lent and Ash Wednesday and how embodied practices form us.
Time & Location
Feb 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Webinar
About the Event
Lent is more than a season on the church calendar—it is an invitation to renewal, repentance, and restoration. But why do we begin this journey with ashes, and what do embodied practices like fasting and self-denial actually form in us? This information seminar explores the meaning of Lent and Ash Wednesday, grounding these practices in Scripture and Christian theology.
Through the lens of the Theology of the Body, this webinar will examine how God works not only in our beliefs, but in our bodies, habits, and desires. Rather than viewing Lenten practices as punitive or merely symbolic, we will consider how they are meant to restore what is broken and reorient us toward God’s life-giving love.
Whether you are new to Lent or looking to deepen your understanding, this seminar offers a thoughtful and accessible exploration of why these practices matter. Join us as we reflect on how Lent forms…