Giving something up for Lent

Discussion in 'Feasts, Fasts, and Church Calendar' started by Spherelink, Feb 7, 2016.

  1. Spherelink

    Spherelink Active Member

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    Let's talk about perspectives on Lent...
    What is everyone giving up this year?
     
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    Swordswoman New Member Anglican

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    I am giving up all sweets. However, this isn't a ploy to "try to lose weight" or anything like that... I don't eat that much of it, but it is something that is enjoyable enough that would help me to be reminded of penitence I think.
     
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    Anne Active Member Anglican

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    I am, and have been for the past year, undergoing a lot of stress and struggle - I'll be fasting but that's truly all I can manage this year. Which is a good thing. Blessings to you all, and may it be a miserable Lent!
     
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    Abstinence from meat at least twice a week +Limited time on social media+ taking up personal study + joining one of the lent groups from my parish.
     
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    My dearly beloved Anne, please remember that you're absolutely excused from fasting if in poor health
     
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    I am giving up Internet use....:cry:...please keep me in your prayers and I'll see you all at Easter.
     
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    Me and my wife are giving up going out and using that as a donation to a local homeless shelter.
     
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    :jawdrop:

    That's a lot, I don't know if my spiritual state can endure such a sacrifice yet..
     
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    To the other comments: interesting thoughts everyone!
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    :yes:
     
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    Must you? The forum would greatly miss your contribution
     
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    Anne Active Member Anglican

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    Aidan, bless you and thank you! I'm perfectly alright physically. My dad abandoned my family twelve months ago, we have since been in extreme financial difficulties and heartbreak. I have no extended relations so it's been very difficult to help my mom and younger siblings. We will make it through. It's just very, very hard.
     
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    Anne, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
     
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    Dear Anne, I will remember you in my prayers and I beg the same of you. Have you made your vicar aware of the situation? Perhaps the congregation can help you
     
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    Aidan, thank you! I'm remembering you. Yes, my entire congregation knows and they are a wonderful help! Pray that the divorce is finalized as soon as possible and that my mother receives her fair portion - the anxiety is sometimes overwhelming (I wish I were a wealthy lawyer...) but I believe we will be alright someday soon.
     
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    Andy, thank you. It's very weird still for me to talk about it, but I'm glad I spoke up. Thank you again.