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So, what has everybuggy given up for Lent? (if you participate in this). As I've mentioned before, I have given up frivilous shopping and buying. That means no more milkshakes, packs of gum, clothes or anything. I'm a shopper... so this is hard. But Jesus suffered far worse, FOR ME (as well as everyone else), so I think I can handle a little challenge. I know lots of people who give up a ton of things. But the most important part of Lent is prayer. So instead of giving up candy, dessert, TV, sugar, and even more, you should decide to pray more instead of all those things. Of course, giving up a lot is definitely okay, too. And do acts of charity! Also, I was wondering, during Lent, do you give yourself a break on Sundays? Meaning, if you gave up candy, are you allowed to eat candy on Sundays?
Robyn~D~
submitted by R~D~, age 14
(March 17, 2011 - 12:19 am)
(March 17, 2011 - 12:19 am)
I've always wondered the same thing too, about skipping your Lenten resolutions on Sundays. I don't think it's particularly wrong, but it definitely makes it more of a sacrifice to go all of Lent without stopping. So I think I'd feel like I'd accomplished more and benefited more from Lent if I didn't give myself a break. (but that's just my opinion)
(March 17, 2011 - 5:29 pm)
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(March 17, 2011 - 5:31 pm)
Exactly, MJ, that's what I think too. My friend's family, will eat as much candy as they can on Sunday so they're good for a whole week. I don't really think that's right, and it's much more challenging otherwise.
(March 17, 2011 - 8:49 pm)
On Sundays I do give in a little but not a lot. Like I will let myself read a little bit but I won't spend hours and hours reading like I usually do.
(March 17, 2011 - 11:00 pm)
Well the things about Sundays is that they aren't actually part of Lent. They are separate. What I gave up for Lent was certain sweets, gum (now it is actually a sacrifice because my braces are off ),TV. movies. reading for fun, and going to places for amusement. I am also trying to read from the Bible everyday and am trying to master my faults. My mom is reading from this book that just came out for Lent. Has anyone ever read one of those books by Arnold Ytreeide for Advent, such as Jotham's Journey or Bartholomew's Passage. Well he wrote one for Lent called Amon's Adventure. So, she is reading that to me. And I am also trying to say the Stations of the Cross every Friday.
(March 17, 2011 - 10:56 pm)
@ Elizabeth D.--Like you said, on a Sunday I might pop a piece of candy into my mouth or have a bite of cake, but I don't positively GORGE myself and go crazy.
I like to sometimes continue one of my Lenten sacrifices throughout the year, because it's a great opportunity to offer something up when you aren't especially obliged to (like during Lent)
(March 18, 2011 - 10:20 am)
I haven't given up anything; our church doesn't make a big deal out of what you give up. It's more about what you're thinking about or doing during Lent. I did get ashes on my forehead and a little nail to put in my pocket to remind me of what Lent is about.
Our family has read the Jotham's Journey books! I don't really like them as much anymore, but I used to love them. (I think it has a bit to do with hearing them over and over...)
What's the Lent one about?
(March 18, 2011 - 7:46 pm)
On Ash Wednesday, the original plan was to cut all major sugar sources out of my life for 40 days. Then, my mom made me revise it, so now it's no chocolate, pop, and gum. As for the Suday thing, I agree with Elizabeth. I actually wrote an essay on the subject for my history class, to prove to my teacher that the Catholic church isn't slackening the rules.
(March 19, 2011 - 3:35 pm)