# A New Summary of Lent! A Guide for All Christians

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Podcast: [Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar](https://stenobird.com/podcast/explaining-the-faith-with-fr-chris-alar-1384651)
Published: 2026-02-27T15:04:51+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/135f2ac3
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Duration seconds: 4745

## Resource

We all grew up with Lent, but are we currently living it? What does Lent mean and where is it commanded in the Bible? What exactly is optional and what is mandatory for us to do? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains in this new talk what you need to know about Lent and why it is so important.

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