What are people doing for Lent?

[MKJ]

I'm going to make an effort to say Compline in the evenings. As far as fasting I am giving up meat, opulent deserts, and alcohol. I will have to do something for alms-giving but I am not sure what I'll put it towards. I am reading St Athanasius' "On the Incarnation."

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

Since my wife and I are vegetarians, the whole "no meat on Ash Wednesday or Fridays" isn't a sacrifice. We'll have to think of something else! We don't eat meat anytime anyway!

hahaha it's really lame, actually...she only eats Mexican food on Sundays, and so for Lent, she pledges to only eat Mexican food on Sundays. Sigh.

I definitely want to grow closer to the Lord during Lent, rather than focusing on the chimichangas haha

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

I'm not sure any dessert I ever eat is "opulent?" It takes a lot to make a dessert opulent in my book!

I'm going to make an effort to say Compline in the evenings. As far as fasting I am giving up meat, opulent deserts, and alcohol. I will have to do something for alms-giving but I am not sure what I'll put it towards. I am reading St Athanasius' "On the Incarnation."

 

[ebia]

You could force yourself to eat meat on those days

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

That isn't happenin'! LOL...I actually did eat a little meat a couple weeks back. After being off it for so long, made me want to puke! LOL

Maybe I could listen to Justin Beiber as a penance

You could force yourself to eat meat on those days

 

[ebia]

That isn't happenin'! LOL...I actually did eat a little meat a couple weeks back. After being off it for so long, made me want to puke! LOL

Maybe I could listen to Justin Beiber as a penance

Seems a bit too harsh.

 

[MKJ]

I'm not sure any dessert I ever eat is "opulent?" It takes a lot to make a dessert opulent in my book!

Opulent = chocolate. Non-opulent= tapioca pudding.

I don't eat a huge amount of meat either, and I don't fast from dairy because I'm still nursing the baby. So I need something to make the fast a bit of an effort. I have a real sweet tooth, so desserts are a trial.

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

I don't know, Meghan. Homemade tapioca, not hatin' it! LOL Just keep me away from Peanut Butter Cups....the ambrosia of the earth

Opulent = chocolate. Non-opulent= tapioca pudding.

I don't eat a huge amount of meat either, and I don't fast from dairy because I'm still nursing the baby. So I need something to make the fast a bit of an effort. I have a real sweet tooth, so desserts are a trial.

 

[higgs2]

that's epic.. I initially decided to give up Bowmore scotch ... and when I couldn't explain why just Bowmore without getting strange looks, I opted for a dry Lent.

Next time just tell them that you wanted to feel the despair of Good Friday on a daily basis and they will understand.

 

[Seek 2 Pray]

I am trying to give up after-dinner treats. I am trying!

I am also trying to practice increased patience and listening patiently.

 

[Drax]

Opulent = chocolate. Non-opulent= tapioca pudding.

I'm stealing this quote for use in everyday life!

 

[MKJ]

I'm stealing this quote for use in everyday life!

Steal away!

 

[Pilgrim2009]

Listening to Bach's Matthew Passion.

But not all the time.