I'm Catholic and very relapsed one at that. Being abroad, it's a bit harder to get out to mass, but this Lent, I'd like to really focus on giving something up. What are you Christian ladies doing for the Lenten season?
For me, lent is a time of prayer, reflection, and repentance in preparation of Easter--a celebration for the resurrection of my Lord and Savior, Jesus. I am very well aware of the origins of Easter and many other religious holidays. I know who I celebrate and honor and He is not one of the false god listed on the website.
Thanks, but I didn't really want to debate the origins of the holiday...just kinda wondering what other Christians (who follow Lent) are planning to give up and why.
I accidentally ate some meat on Ash Wed. but I think I'm cutting all meat, except seafood from my diet. Really hard, since I luv me some chicken!
I'm giving up facebook and sweets, including soda. I'm not suppose to have sodas or sweets, but in moderation because I'm diabetic. When I get stressed or scared I tend to lean towards them. I'm also addicted to facebook. My co=workers/friends don't believe that I can last a week without fb but I'm determined to yield to the Lord and allow him to direct my paths.
I've given up all meats except for seafood (fish since I'm allergic to shellfish) and also sodas. I tried to give up sweets but cracked my first day, so I'm keeping sweets, just limiting how much I consume)