Last Days in the Desert 2016, PG-13, 98 min. Directed by Rodrigo García. Starring Ewan McGregor, Tye Sheridan, Ciarán Hinds, Ayelet Zurer. REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Fri., May 20, 2016 ...

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17.

This biblical drama follows Jesus Christ during the 40 days he spent fasting and wandering in the desert. He is approached by a demon during his travels, who challenges him to help a troubled ...

Forty days, of course, reminds us of the 40 days of Lent. They should also remind us of the 40 years Israel spent in the Sinai desert during its wanderings on the way to the Promised Land.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, ... Fasting during Lent represents the fasting Jesus did while in the desert. "Abstinence is a form of penance.

After the Jews left Egypt, they wandered in the desert for 40 years before they were able to enter the “Promised Land.” Many scholars wonder about this part of the story.

The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. ... Fasting during Lent represents the fasting Jesus did while in the desert.