Our Fathers used Lent as an opportunity for preaching

[Mary Naeem]

Pope Shenouda III





Our Fathers used Lent as an opportunity for preaching.
During this time people were more spiritual and were ready to accept it. Indeed, preaching is set for the whole year but the sermons of Lent have a more profound effect. That is why many of Saint John Chrysostom's books were sermons that he delivered during Lent. In the same way the books of Saint Augustine. Even the Church made these days of Lent a period for the preparation of those accepting the Faith.