What are you giving up for Lent?

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I am giving up sodas, both regular and diet. Would give up beer, but…hey… LOL! I think sodas are much worse. God bless us this Lent.
 
I’m giving up chocolate – I definitely am a chocoholic – i know why alcoholics can’t give up alcohol – if I have one piece of chocolate I go on and on – I had a box of See’s candy in my refrigerator a couple of years ago a/c I had given up chocolate for Lent – I was planning on eating a piece of the chocolate first thing on Easter morning – I FORGOT!!!
 
Idle talking.

I will ask questions and speak when charity demands it. I will converse with my immediate family as usual but will keep speaking to a minimum when I am at work or in public.

Fast of the tongue.

-Tim-
 
I was going to give up CAF…I may still take a break, but after reading Pope Francis’ point that fasting (although abstinence seems to be the same) is meaningless, unless what we are giving up benefits someone in need.

So, chocolate and beer (things I have given up for Lent in the past) is meaningless unless you are giving the chocolate you are giving up to a hungry person, or the beer to someone thirsting…I guess the other ways around it would be to take the money you would have spent on chocolate or beer and donating it to a person in need, or an organization providing for those in need.

Peace and all good!
 
Increase my daily devotions and work on overcoming bad habits that keep me from growing in charity towards others.🙏
 
I am giving up answering the question of “what are you giving up?” Why would you ask or need to know?
 
Thinking about something difficult to do…I think I’m gonna give up nagging during lent. Hopefully, it will decrease or stop past lent season.
 
I’m giving up meat and dairy. Going full vegan this year. I really want to reconnect with God and I feel that this is the best way.
 
thephilosopher6 said:
I’m giving up meat and dairy. Going full vegan this year. I really want to reconnect with God and I feel that this is the best way.
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That’s very traditional of you :). For most of Church history, Lent was a time of true fasting for all Catholics. Of course our Eastern Catholic and Orthodox brethren give up meat, fish, dairy, oil, and wine throughout Lent… As they do every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year. I usually do meat abstinence during the weekdays of Lent but feel pretty weak when I look at my Orthodox relatives who give up all the above with a smile and sincere joy. Must be easier when your whole faith community is doing the same.
 
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That’s very traditional of you :). For most of Church history, Lent was a time of true fasting for all Catholics. Of course our Eastern Catholic and Orthodox brethren give up meat, fish, dairy, oil, and wine throughout Lent… As they do every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year. I usually do meat abstinence during the weekdays of Lent but feel pretty weak when I look at my Orthodox relatives who give up all the above with a smile and sincere joy. Must be easier when your whole faith community is doing the same.
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Yeah, I love tradition. Though, I’m not primarily doing it for traditional reasons. I recently reverted to the Church and want this Lent to help me really reconnect with God so I decided to go a little “extreme” if you will.
 
“Personal” time to devote to the Lord through either prayer or growth through learning more of Him through reading or listening to podcasts etc.
 
This is the first, and most likely only, Lent we’ll experience that coincides with a Year of Mercy. This year, of all years, I don’t think the question should be “What are you giving up,” but rather. “What are you taking on?” I think this Lent calls us to corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy, the sacrifice in our time and in activities that would otherwise be self-centered being the perfect Lenten sacrifice that at the same time brings us out of ourselves
 
CAF… too much of a time waster in recent months.
I will play one or two of the game threads one or twice a day (as I started one of them, LOL) but you won’t hear me spouting off anymore. 😉
At least until Easter Monday.
 
I have a friend who gives up hot water every year. Says it is brutal.

-Tim-
 
What I,am giving up for Lent, is to not get upset at my family members,also candy,which I love my chocolate.
 
I am seriously thinking of converting to Catholic but, first, I’ll have to deal my atheism. Does giving up atheism for Lent make sense to anyone and does anyone have ideas how to do this? I have my own ideas such as joining my devout Catholic girlfriend’s family in celebration wholeheartedly, praying with them with a positive attitude, infusing myself with a belief in God while squelching any negative thoughts that work to undermine this, going to Church with my girlfriend and getting into all that is there (positive feelings only, participating in the hymns, etc.).

Any thoughts on this?
 
HarveyL said:
I am seriously thinking of converting to Catholic but, first, I’ll have to deal my atheism. Does giving up atheism for Lent make sense to anyone and does anyone have ideas how to do this? I have my own ideas such as joining my devout Catholic girlfriend’s family in celebration wholeheartedly, praying with them with a positive attitude, infusing myself with a belief in God while squelching any negative thoughts that work to undermine this, going to Church with my girlfriend and getting into all that is there (positive feelings only, participating in the hymns, etc.).

Any thoughts on this?
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HarveyL, just take it slow. What matters is the intention to “to give up atheism”. Some things are like this are not that easy to give up. Yes, squelch those thoughts. Don’t dwell on any thoughts that are wrong. Your conscience will help to guide you. And do those things that you mentioned. Don’t be discouraged if it takes some time to reach that Faith of your girlfriend and her family. If you are truly seeking truth, you will find it.
 
Does giving up atheism for Lent make sense to anyone and does anyone have ideas how to do this?
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The most wonderful statement of our faith is the Nicene Creed. Look it up and say this to yourself every morning. You could also try “Lord I believe. Help my unbelief.”
 
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