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Nighthawk76 · 02-24-2008, 07:21 PM

Between February 6 and March 23, Christians celebrate Lent. Lent is a time for us for Almsgiving, fasting and prayer. There is much more to Lent than simply refraining from eating meat on Ash Wednsday and Fridays. This is a time when Christians are supposed to do some soul searching and work on being better people. What are all of you doing to celebrate Lent?

This year as part of Lent I am working on trying to be a better human being. I have an idea of the person who I wish to be and I am working at trying to achieve this. I still have a long ways to go. At the beginning of Lent I made a list of three things that I want to change about myself.

These are:

1. Try to be more understanding.
2. Forgive those who have wronged me, or who I believe have wronged me.
3. Try to be more greatful for what I have, instead of focusing on what I don't have.

I've also been helping to raise money for Operation Rice Bowl, which is part of the Catholic Relief Services. It is a service which helps raise money for people who are in need in other countries.

I've also been reading nightly in The Little Black Book. This is a book written by the late Bishop Ken Untener, which features little insights into Catholic beliefs as well as featuring Bishop Untener's writings based on the book of John in the bible.

TJL · 02-24-2008, 07:34 PM

This year for lent I decided to eat better, healthier foods.

I give up junk food. No soda, candy, cookies, ice cream, basically all the stuff I love.

I also gave up all the fattening breakfast stuff I've been chowing down on the last year. No bagels (and i love bagels) bacon and egg sandwiches, etc.

I am also laying off the take-out food and cooking more meals at home, and laying off the meat on Friday.

Ireneparalegal · 02-24-2008, 07:37 PM

As for me, I am working on my patience with my boyfriend. It isn't his fault he is thick-headed.

I of course don't eat meat on Fridays.

I am not having any snacks such as cookies and other treats.

Brian Damage · 02-25-2008, 12:12 AM

I gave up Lent...seriously!

mrs.gingerhinkley · 02-25-2008, 03:32 PM

I gave up listening to anything by the Mamas and the Papas and was planning on limiting my computer time...
but that doesn't seem to be happening...

MrCleveland · 02-25-2008, 04:43 PM

I wish I could forgivr the ones who wronged me, but I'll never see them again.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-25-2008, 09:22 PM

I do not do Lent

dawsongirl · 02-25-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

I do not do Lent

Me either.

mc_light1202 · 02-26-2008, 01:58 AM

I thought Lent was specifically a Catholic thing.

LuLu Rogers · 02-26-2008, 02:00 AM

I'm Baptist, Southern Baptist to be exact, so no Lent for me, though I do have some in my pockets, does that count?

dawsongirl · 02-26-2008, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mc_light1202

I thought Lent was specifically a Catholic thing.

I thought so too. It's definetly not a total Christian thing.

dawsongirl · 02-26-2008, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrapperandHawkeye'sBaby

I'm Baptist, Southern Baptist to be exact, so no Lent for me, though I do have some in my pockets, does that count?

Give up wearing pants?

LuLu Rogers · 02-26-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Give up wearing pants?

Hmmm... *contemplates*

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-26-2008, 02:46 AM

I am Exempt from Lent

Legacy4ever · 02-26-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mc_light1202

I thought Lent was specifically a Catholic thing.

I think theres multiple forms of lent. Some seem to be different.. I know Catholic Lent goes over 40 day period.. no meat on friday. Giving up something to show a sacrafice of some sort.. Its already in full swing

02-24-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Lent Between February 6 and March 23, Christians celebrate Lent. Lent is a time for us for Almsgiving, fasting and prayer. There is much more to Lent than simply refraining from eating meat on Ash Wednsday and Fridays. This is a time when Christians are supposed to do some soul searching and work on being better people. What are all of you doing to celebrate Lent? This year as part of Lent I am working on trying to be a better human being. I have an idea of the person who I wish to be and I am working at trying to achieve this. I still have a long ways to go. At the beginning of Lent I made a list of three things that I want to change about myself. These are: 1. Try to be more understanding. 2. Forgive those who have wronged me, or who I believe have wronged me. 3. Try to be more greatful for what I have, instead of focusing on what I don't have. I've also been helping to raise money for Operation Rice Bowl, which is part of the Catholic Relief Services. It is a service which helps raise money for people who are in need in other countries. I've also been reading nightly in The Little Black Book. This is a book written by the late Bishop Ken Untener, which features little insights into Catholic beliefs as well as featuring Bishop Untener's writings based on the book of John in the bible.

02-24-2008, 07:34 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	This year for lent I decided to eat better, healthier foods. I give up junk food. No soda, candy, cookies, ice cream, basically all the stuff I love. I also gave up all the fattening breakfast stuff I've been chowing down on the last year. No bagels (and i love bagels) bacon and egg sandwiches, etc. I am also laying off the take-out food and cooking more meals at home, and laying off the meat on Friday.
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02-24-2008, 07:37 PM	#3
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02-25-2008, 12:12 AM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I gave up Lent...seriously!
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02-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#5
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	I gave up listening to anything by the Mamas and the Papas and was planning on limiting my computer time... but that doesn't seem to be happening...
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02-25-2008, 04:43 PM	#6
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02-25-2008, 09:22 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I do not do Lent
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02-26-2008, 01:58 AM	#9
mc_light1202 "Ideas are wishes unfulfilled" Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2006 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 151	I thought Lent was specifically a Catholic thing.

02-26-2008, 02:00 AM	#10
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	I'm Baptist, Southern Baptist to be exact, so no Lent for me, though I do have some in my pockets, does that count?
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02-26-2008, 02:46 AM	#14
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I am Exempt from Lent