Lent

Postby **TheSubtleDoctor** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:14 pm

What are you guys giving up for Lent?

You don't have to be Catholic to participate! That is a myth =).

The idea is simply to abstain from something that you enjoy for 40 days; and any time that you feel the urge to satisfy your desire for that thing, your mind and heart are turned toward Christ. You ask Him for help in your Lenten commitment/sacrifice to Him, and you reflect upon how great His own sacrifice was. After all, here you are (I am) "suffering" because you sacrificed x,y, or z, but Christ truly suffered and truly became/made the ultimate sacrifice. The upshot of this exercise is that, through prayer and reflection that we wouldn't normally participate in, we grow closer to our Lord.

I am nixing sweets and non-diet soda. I am a big sugary soda drinker, so this will be difficult! With God, all things are possible, though =].

Postby **K. Ayato** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:16 pm

I'm planning to give up chocolate as well as Castle Age and Happy Aquarium on Facebook for Lent. Sure won't be easy, but I'm hoping that denying that part of me will help teach me something better.

Postby **Mithrandir** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:42 pm

What are the dates for Lent this year? *too lazy to count on my calendar XD *

Postby **Roy Mustang** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:48 pm

Starts on Wednesday, the 17th of February and will continue for 46 days until Saturday, the 3rd of April.

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Postby **TheSubtleDoctor** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:49 pm

Mithrandir (post: 1372834) wrote:What are the dates for Lent this year? *too lazy to count on my calendar XD *

17 February (a week from tomorrow) through 3 April. "The six Sundays in Lent are not counted among the forty days of lent because each Sunday represents a "mini-Easter", a celebration of Jesus' victory over sin and death." - when-is.com/lent

Postby **Lynna** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:02 pm

Hmmm...our family/church usually forgets days like this however, I am wondering...what if I were to give up anime/manga for lent?
hmm...probably a bad idea...might succumb to temptation to easily...still...it's an idea...

Postby **Roy Mustang** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:17 pm

I will be doing the normal thing as giving up meat and fasting on Fridays.

Then I will give up chocolate.

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my last fm profile! · Postby **rocklobster** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:27 pm

I'm giving up wrestling on TV. I practically watch them every day, so it's a good thing to give up.

Postby **Sailor Kenshin** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:20 am

TheSubtleDoctor (post: 1372816) wrote:What are you guys giving up for Lent?

You don't have to be Catholic to participate! That is a myth =).

The idea is simply to abstain from something that you enjoy for 40 days].

ganbatte!

Last year I gave up potato chips---SUCCESSFULLY. I myself can not believe this.

This year I am giving up cake---and also teh innerwebs, Friday through Sunday.

I will give up something small and different each day as penance also: maybe watching a favorite show, having music on while I cook, I don't really know until it happens.

Postby **TheSubtleDoctor** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:11 am

Fat Tuesday means that Lent is upon us! Today I am going to drink a ridiculous amount of soda and have an amazing dessert. I will pray for everyone's Lenten commitments.

Postby **Gelka** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:59 am

Eh, this year is gonna be hard. I decided to give up all sweet drinks. @.@ I hope everyone else remains faithful to their commitments and remember Sunday ya get a break! ^^

Postby **Wikiwalker** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:12 am

I've decided to give up TVtropes. I spend way too much time on that site.

Postby **yukoxholic** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:53 pm

Cheers to you guys and gals giving up all sweets and chocolate! My job is stressful so giving up chocolate would be like a coffee-addict switching from caffeinated to decaf. XD So, I'm going to be reflecting more, praying, trying to participate in the stations of the cross (which I love but never get to do due to work! x_x), and most importantly trying not to swear and or curse AT ALL, not even "carp" as we, here at CAA like to call the c word. XD

Postby **ADXC** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:31 pm

We actually had a Shrove(Fat) Tuesday pancake supper today. Although we don't particularly celebrate lent, I think I'm actually going to participate this year.

The thing that I'm going to give up is sweet tea and soda beverages. This is going to be extremely hard for me considering I drink sweet tea everyday at every meal just about, but I have lived off of just water before so I think I can do it.

Postby **TheSubtleDoctor** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:41 am

And so...it begins...*bum bum BUM*

@rockbluster - lol, I used to be big into wrestling. It's a tough one to let go.

@yukoxholic - man, yours is TOUGH...I don't think I could do it. A noble cause...God be with you!

I am already craving a sugary soda, but that is OK. Self-denial is a good thing. Also, in addition to any hardships or difficulties, lent is a season of joy. Again, praying for you all as the season of Lent officially begins! For all the Catholics on the board, I hope you enjoy and are blessed by your Ash Wednesday service!

Postby **Roy Mustang** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:29 am

I change what I'm giving up as we had a talk on church today that you shouldn't tell others what you are giving up. That its between you and God.

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Postby **F.M Disciple** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:01 pm

I'am giving up Funimation.com This is a big sacrifice for me because the anime I'm currently watching is posted on that website. I'm also abstaining meat on Fridays.

Postby **Ingemar** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:00 pm

I am observing Lent. Out of a spirit of humility (Matt. 6:16-18) that is the only detail I am giving.

Postby **yukoxholic** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:02 pm

TheSubtleDoctor (post: 1374187) wrote:
@yukoxholic - man, yours is TOUGH...I don't think I could do it. A noble cause...God be with you!

Thank you very much! I wanted it to be something difficult and challenging for myself and though I do not "curse" a lot I do find myself slipping more which isn't a good thing. XD Good luck with yours as well!

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