Lent

[DianaS]

I’m thinking about what to do for Lent and I wanted to ask if someone decides to do something for Lent or give something up and they don’t always keep to that, is that a sin or is it OK as long as you try your hardest. I am not talking about not eating meat on Fridays but about personal penance. Thank you for any replies.

 

[Ultima_Ratio]

I’m thinking about what to do for Lent and I wanted to ask if someone decides to do something for Lent or give something up and they don’t always keep to that, is that a sin or is it OK as long as you try your hardest. I am not talking about not eating meat on Fridays but about personal penance. Thank you for any replies.

It is not a sin if you fail to live up to a Lenten resolution. If you break a resolution, just renew it and start over again.

 

[puzzleannie]

I’m thinking about what to do for Lent and I wanted to ask if someone decides to do something for Lent or give something up and they don’t always keep to that, is that a sin or is it .

no it is not a sin, it is not an obligation in the first place so it is not a sin if you can’t live up to your intention. Did somebody tell you it is? You must do penance, fast, pray, and give to others in the form of material aid or other help in order to progress in virtue and the Christian life, but it is not a sin if you do not do a specific exercise along those lines except what is actually commanded–fasting 2 days a year and abstinence on 7 days.