February 27, 200719 yr Do people realize what the purpose of fasting is? I am guessing that is what Lent is about? Lent is all about Catholics getting to eat fish, mac & cheese, gamble and drink as much beer as we want every Friday for 40 Days!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
February 27, 200719 yr Well, there's Lent, and then there are the customs associated with Lent. Catholic.com Lent: According to the General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, "Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. For the Lenten liturgy disposes both catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery: catechumens, through the several stages of Christian initiation; the faithful through reminders of their own baptism and through penitential practices" (General Norms 27). Why we fast and make other symbolic sacrifices: Why are acts of repentance appropriate at this time of year? Because it is the time leading up to the commemoration of our Lord's death for our sins and the commemoration of his resurrection for our salvation. It is thus especially appropriate to mourn the sins for which he died. Humans have an innate psychological need to mourn tragedies, and our sins are tragedies of the greatest sort. What are appropriate activities for ordinary days during Lent? Giving up something we enjoy, engaging in physical or spiritual acts of mercy for others, prayer, fasting, abstinence, going to confession, and other acts expressing repentance in general. Is the custom of giving up something for Lent mandatory? No. However, it is a salutary custom, and parents or guardians may choose to require it, since the spiritual training of their children is their prime responsibility.
February 27, 200719 yr Lent is all about Catholics getting to eat fish, mac & cheese, gamble and drink as much beer as we want every Friday for 40 Days!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:What happened to Saturday, or are you Orthodox?
February 27, 200719 yr What happened to Saturday, or are you Orthodox? She is definitely reform! :lol:
February 27, 200719 yr What happened to Saturday, or are you Orthodox? Shhhhhhhhh! Was trying to keep that on the "DL" :lol: :lol: :lol:
February 27, 200719 yr Shhhhhhhhh! Was trying to keep that on the "DL" :lol: :lol: :lol:Don't bring me into this. :irked: :sssh:
February 28, 200719 yr Girl Scout Cookies...nope not really. We don't give anything up, but if someone wanted to I don't see why not and I think it is a good idea. Now back to my do-si-dos.
February 28, 200719 yr I heard UK gave up quality basketball. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Hopefully, they'll remember to start back after Lent...which will be too late for this season, but there is always next year...uh oh...we're turning into the Chicago Cubs...wait 'til next year...:scared:
March 1, 200719 yr Well, there's Lent, and then there are the customs associated with Lent. Catholic.com Lent: Why we fast and make other symbolic sacrifices: So is lent something that you are trying to prove to God (Your Love for Him), trying to prove to others (Loving your neighbors), I understand why believers fast Biblically from time to time, but the Bible is very clear that when it comes to pleasing God that He would rather have obedience than sacrifice. Is lent based on something from the Bible? Just curious?
March 1, 200719 yr So is lent something that you are trying to prove to God (Your Love for Him), trying to prove to others (Loving your neighbors), I understand why believers fast Biblically from time to time, but the Bible is very clear that when it comes to pleasing God that He would rather have obedience than sacrifice. Is lent based on something from the Bible? Just curious? Ladiesbballcoach started a thread about those very questions.
March 1, 200719 yr Ladiesbballcoach started a thread about those very questions. Thanks, I checked it out. Good stuff
March 1, 200719 yr Gave up Mickey-Ds dollar menu. So...does that mean you're buing Big Macs now instead of double cheesburgers?
March 1, 200719 yr So...does that mean you're buing Big Macs now instead of double cheesburgers? Haven't graced the golden arches since Fat Tuesday; and when I do, I'll try to exercise restraint and go with the fish sandwich. No guarantees, however!
March 2, 200719 yr Personally, I think the information and explanation from rockmom in post #32 should make a very positive impression on both Catholics and Protestants. The whole period from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday is both important and sacred in the Catholic Church. Church attendees are continually reminded of the significance of the season. As a non-Catholic with admittedly Catholic leanings, I believe that my friends in the Protestant churches could put a little more emphasis on the time leading up the commemoration of the event upon which their religion depends for its very existence.
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