Join Fr. Scott Bailey, a priest in the Archdiocese of Denver, as he answers some of the Internet's most asked questions about Lent. What is Lent? Why is Lent 40 days long? What should I give up for Lent? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this episode. - Watch How to Lent here: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1096760 - Sign up for Foretold here: https://daily.formed.org/lent - Help support the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle: https://bit.ly/3VFloOw 00:00 Intro 00:18 What is Lent? 00:47 Why do we receive ashes on Ash Wednesday? 01:45 Why is Lent 40 days long? 02:55 Why does the church highlight prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent? 04:10 Where is Lent in the Bible? 05:11 Why do we fast during Lent? 07:08 What am I supposed to give up for Lent? 08:16 Why don't we eat meat on Fridays during the season of Lent? 09:32 How do I prepare for Lent?