Lent

[Wren]

Let's talk about Lent. It's that time of year again. Are you doing anything for Lent?



I've never done anything for Lent. Last year I attended a Methodist church and it made me want to participate in Lent, but I was so new to a liturgical church that I thought I'd hold off. I plan to attend another liturgical church soon, but recently have only been attending contemporary service churches that may or may not even discuss it. The church (Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination) I grew up in didn't talk about Lent and I didn't even know much about it until I was in my mid-20s. It's getting close, but I have yet to decide what of anything I shall do for Lent, because I do like the focus on more spiritual matters and maybe giving something up, but I haven't been paying attention and this has snuck up on me.

 

[Rhye]

I will. I do it every year and see the great benefits of it for me.

 

[Verve]

Wow is it really almost that time again? Yes, I do.

 

[Socktastic]

I do.

On a personal level i'm stripping back my diet to the bare basics (rice, vegetables, water) and increasing the amount of time spent in contemplation per day. Which goes hand in hand with a reduction of recreational internet/television time. I want to say i'll do something else, but I won't, this year I just have too many deadlines to fit in to do anything but fast and pray.

 

[crishmael]

I actually started thinking about it last night. I tried to do too much last year so I want this year to be manageable.

 

[mina]

I don't. I actually knew nothing about Lent growing up; and I grew up in a Methodist church (go figure; I also don't ever remember hearing anything about salvation). I went to a college that was non-denom. but almost strictly CMA faculty/staff/ and students so nothing was said about it. I'm fairly ignorant on Lent; but what I do know I like the idea. My MIL has the idea of giving out a bible to someone for 40 days and I like that alot so I guess I will pray about it and research it and see what happens.

 

[Stravinsk]

Let's talk about Lent. It's that time of year again. Are you doing anything for Lent?

Absolutely not.

The 40 days of Weeping for Tammuz, (Lent).

 

[Tink]

Not sure.

 

[kittysbecute]

I never did anything for Lent before, but during an almost 2 hour phone conversation with my best friend we decided to give up a couple things during Lent that might be hindering us, different for each of us.

 

[Aino]

My husband dislikes the idea of lent, he thinks that your life should be moderate all the time and if you need to fast for some cause then it ouht to be a complete fast. He's not telling me not to do anything for lent but he still thinks it's useless. Well he's gone to a pentecostal church for quite long so I guess it's understandable though.

I don't really see the evil in having lent and doing something for it. I have tried many times and last year I succeeded; I gave up coffee because it was starting to be a problem and committed more time for praying. It was good, so I think I should do something again this year as well, though I'm kinda still on the verge because I'm still not sure if it would offend him. Hmm, maybe it were time for a more serious discussion with him again? Anyways, what I was thinking of was maybe limiting my time on the computer and dedicating it to prayer as well as giving up sweets and perhaps giving the saved money for the church or something along those lines... I also plan to read a certain NT translation during the lent. We'll see.

 

[Wren]

Absolutely not.

The 40 days of Weeping for Tammuz, (Lent).

Thank you for providing a link to why you don't participate in or observe Lent.

 

[SplendidTree]

Yes! I attend a Lutheran Church (LCMS: I will be an official member come Sunday!) and am observing Lent. My great aunt and I are giving up candy and I also hope to do some fasting as well as attend Lenten services.

This is my favorite time of year.

 

[Ceili]

I will go to church services tonight.I usually refrain from big meals on Friday and while I am still learning about my faith I will give up going to movies,sweets and desserts during this years lent.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

I am giving up fast food.