Proper Activities for Good Friday

[Em_in_FL]

Please don’t let me hijack your thread but can someone explain why I can’t watchin this movie!? I cannot do it. My dad watched it and said it was very hard for him. I agree with his sentiment that if he was given the opportunity to travel back and time and witness this event, he would hestiate. Not because of the meaning of the event, but the brutality of it. Which as I have heard Mel Gibson captures in extremely graphic detail.

I know its not wrong to NOT watch this movie, but after 2 years of it being available I still don’t have the stomach for this. Is that wrong? When I pray my rosary, my imagine can predict pretty good what it was like. Do I need mel gibson to tell it to me again? is this wrong!?

My husband and I have not seen it yet either… for the same reason.

No, it’s not wrong to avoid seeing a movie if you think it won’t be beneficial.

 

[Em_in_FL]

reverting to OP, there is also a question of Christian charity, and socializing (not partying, and OP does know the difference) with friends after a stressful week could very well be an act of charity. you don’t even have to mention why you are not eating or drinking, do your penances in silence and be there for your friends if you think it is important to your friendship.

Very good point… I was also going to mention this as well…

 

[maryjk]

My husband and I have not seen it yet either… for the same reason.

No, it’s not wrong to avoid seeing a movie if you think it won’t be beneficial.

I haven’t seen it either, same reason.

And although we don’t party hardy on Good Friday, we do smile.