Relevant Magazine
What Is Lent, Actually?
Wednesday, February 18, 2026You’ve probably heard the word “Lent” tossed around every spring. Maybe you’ve seen people with ash smudged on their foreheads, or a coworker announcing they’re giving up social media “for Lent.” Maybe you grew up in a church that observed it, or maybe it was never mentioned. Either way, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering…