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I thought it would be worthwhile to start a thread where people can share what sacrifices or changes they are making for Lent.

For many, if they make a sacrifice for Lent, it is in the form of giving up something (coffee, beer, candy, etc.). For others, it is going to mass through the week, praying extra, etc.

I thought it would be interesting to hear what others are doing, and possibly inspire others to step it up a notch.

As for me, one of the things I am doing is controlling my TV viewing. I will not watch any TV unless I have already spent at least and equal amount of time in bible study. This is a habit I hope to take beyond the end of Lent, but I can certainly make that commitment for only 40 days.
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Glenn77 said:
I thought it would be worthwhile to start a thread where people can share what sacrifices or changes they are making for Lent.

For many, if they make a sacrifice for Lent, it is in the form of giving up something (coffee, beer, candy, etc.). For others, it is going to mass through the week, praying extra, etc.

I thought it would be interesting to hear what others are doing, and possibly inspire others to step it up a notch.

As for me, one of the things I am doing is controlling my TV viewing. I will not watch any TV unless I have already spent at least and equal amount of time in bible study. This is a habit I hope to take beyond the end of Lent, but I can certainly make that commitment for only 40 days.
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this year im not giving up anything…i wanted to use this lent to pray more so im adding ALOT of prayers and devotions for the holy souls…and i have a notebook to carry around with me to keep count of what i have completed and what i still have to pray
 
Mine are food & exercise related (both are my consistent and continual vices).

3 appropiately portioned meals per day for 40 days with no 2nds, 3rds, 4ths 😊

A daily walk for 40 days for at least 30 minutes each day.

The money I would have spent eating fast food or re-eating after I already ate - I’ll donate to CRS, Food for the Poor, Missionaires of the Poor, etc.

It’ll take a lot of daily prayer (multiple times a day) asking for strength to overcome my selfish and negative attitudes toward food and exercise.
 
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Mine are food & exercise related (both are my consistent and continual vices).

3 appropiately portioned meals per day for 40 days with no 2nds, 3rds, 4ths 😊

A daily walk for 40 days for at least 30 minutes each day.

The money I would have spent eating fast food or re-eating after I already ate - I’ll donate to CRS, Food for the Poor, Missionaires of the Poor, etc.

It’ll take a lot of daily prayer (multiple times a day) asking for strength to overcome my selfish and negative attitudes toward food and exercise.
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thats a great way to get yourself fit and healthy…and to lose a few pounds too:thumbsup:
 
Giving up beer. This is my first time truly committing to Lent in all of its many facets, so it should be quite an experience. Already has been and we’re on the first day!
 
I need to do a lot of penance for past behavior
  • Giving up chocolate and cookies
  • Fasting every Wed and Friday - also no meat on fast days - one normal meal and water only
  • Praying the rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy every day
  • Mass 3 times a week
  • Give extra money in the envelopes each week
 
I’m committing to spending one hour each day in Eucharistic Adoration. Also planning on reading Scripture every day. Both of these practices will cut down on the time I spend on my computer playing games and watching TV and will hopefully help me focus on God more each day. 👍
 
Eating out. If making dinner is a problem or we are short on time, then it’s sandwiches.
 
Just today it finally occurred to me. There is something that would do me well to give up, but if I try it will most likely be quite a struggle.

If I want to fast from something meaningful to me, it would be from my need to be right … on any given subject.

I’m still deciding whether I have the courage to take on that challenge.

Alan
 
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If I want to fast from something meaningful to me, it would be from my need to be right … on any given subject.
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I have the same problem Alan.

😃 One vice at a time. My “growling” stomach woke me at 5 a.m. and the oatmeal I ate tasted a bit raw.
 
Reading the “Passion of our Lord” in the Bible
Less TV 😉
More exersise
Attend at least one Stations of the Cross
Almsgiving
Pray the Chaplet of Devine Mercy
 
Glenn77 said:
As for me, one of the things I am doing is controlling my TV viewing. I will not watch any TV unless I have already spent at least and equal amount of time in bible study. This is a habit I hope to take beyond the end of Lent, but I can certainly make that commitment for only 40 days.
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I made it about half way through lent until I failed on this. But it has been said that the way to determine if you succeeded in your Lenten sacrifices is if it changed your behavior for the better. I believe I have improved in this area, and will study the bible more and watch TV less, so I’m not going to beat myself up too much.
 
I gave up all diet sodas, regular sodas, iced tea, coffee, etc. Anything but milk and water. I have two cases of pop and iced tea downstairs, and it is all over tonight after the Easter Vigil!!! :D:D:D
 
Glenn77 said:
I thought it would be worthwhile to start a thread where people can share what sacrifices or changes they are making for Lent.

For many, if they make a sacrifice for Lent, it is in the form of giving up something (coffee, beer, candy, etc.). For others, it is going to mass through the week, praying extra, etc.

I thought it would be interesting to hear what others are doing, and possibly inspire others to step it up a notch.

As for me, one of the things I am doing is controlling my TV viewing. I will not watch any TV unless I have already spent at least and equal amount of time in bible study. This is a habit I hope to take beyond the end of Lent, but I can certainly make that commitment for only 40 days.
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Bravo.
I will try to not comite my usually sin.
I will by directive of Saint Ignacio do that.
 
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