Season: Lent (Holy Week). Meaning: Christ’s crucifixion. Liturgical Color: None/Purple. Practices: Services focus on John 19:16-30, darkened sanctuaries. Fasting: Major fast day; abstain from meat, bread and water or no food until evening (health permitting). Daily: Continue giving up foods/habits. Prayer: Merciful God, as we fast and pray in Lent, grant us contrite hearts and renewed spirits. Lead us through Your Son’s passion to His resurrection. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.