What's everyone giving up for lent?

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  • perfectingpatti
    perfectingpatti Posts: 1,037 Member
    I'm so sorry to see all the mocking responses to your question about giving up something for Lent. A better place to pose a question like this would be on the group "Catholics Unite," where you will get answers from people who are trying to live their faith and grow in their love of God.
    Agreed.
    To your question, the three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting, and abstinence from meat.
    The Three Pillars of Lent are: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

    Great suggestion on sacrificing an indulgence and giving the saved money to the church. That's my plan.
  • orapronobis
    orapronobis Posts: 460 Member
    I'm so sorry to see all the mocking responses to your question about giving up something for Lent. A better place to pose a question like this would be on the group "Catholics Unite," where you will get answers from people who are trying to live their faith and grow in their love of God.
    Agreed.
    To your question, the three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting, and abstinence from meat.
    The Three Pillars of Lent are: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

    Great suggestion on sacrificing an indulgence and giving the saved money to the church. That's my plan.
    Thank you, Patti. I got it right in the explanation, but not in the intro sentence. Good catch!
  • AngelsInThighHighs
    AngelsInThighHighs Posts: 247 Member
    Im only giving up meat for Lent, im praying and fasting as well ~<3 praise be to god.
  • umachanxo
    umachanxo Posts: 926 Member
    Growing up, I remember doing lent, but I don't think I've really given up something in a few years. I will have to think about it and get back to you. ^^

    Remember, guys, that lent is something that some people do involve themselves with and there are many Christians on this site. Just because you don't believe, doesn't mean you have to be rude about it. I respect those that have different beliefs, and I hope to not be mocked about having my own! :)
  • nenacakesxo
    nenacakesxo Posts: 118 Member
    Im giving up red meat.
  • davidpearly
    davidpearly Posts: 177 Member
    my hair
  • Amy62575
    Amy62575 Posts: 422 Member
    Absolutely nothing. I'm not Catholic.
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Absolutely nothing. I'm not Catholic.

    Unwashed heathen.
  • ellenxmariex3
    ellenxmariex3 Posts: 165 Member
    I'm giving up...
    Parking close to my building at college - basically giving up the convenience of parking close, if that makes sense
    Buying clothing and makeup I don't need
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I'm giving up Lent for Lent.

    This logic may be too much for the Universe to handle.

    But by giving up Lent for Lent... wouldn't you technically be participating in Lent... therefore you can't give it up.... oh god I think I divided by zero again.. my head hurts..

    Anyways- I gave up my credit card... Only allowance is if my car needs repairs.
  • BeyondThePixels
    BeyondThePixels Posts: 91 Member
    I should try sweets (bread, candy, certain cereals, etc) again and only eat fruit. It's HARD. ! I did it once two years ago and my sweet tooth isn't as bad anymore.
  • juliebmomof3
    juliebmomof3 Posts: 115 Member
    I gave up Facebook lol. Someone told me they like to give something up but also do something new for the 40 days. I am logging every single day and doing 100 situps/crunches everyday.g
  • Amy62575
    Amy62575 Posts: 422 Member
    Absolutely nothing. I'm not Catholic.

    Unwashed heathen.

    Amen to that? Be my friend? :flowerforyou:
  • Amy62575
    Amy62575 Posts: 422 Member
    I'm giving up Lent for Lent.

    This logic may be too much for the Universe to handle.

    I love you :heart:
  • ninjakristin
    ninjakristin Posts: 28
    I'm giving up sweet tea.
    It has been my crutch since I gave up soda (and never returned to it) last year for Lent.
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Absolutely nothing. I'm not Catholic.

    Unwashed heathen.

    Amen to that? Be my friend? :flowerforyou:

    I warn you, I'm a horrible friend. Probably due to being a heathen myself.
  • SailorSarah311
    SailorSarah311 Posts: 172 Member
    I'm giving up soda completely. I don't drink much to begin with, but this will be a way for me to kick the habit for good.
  • ChelseaYepThatsMe
    ChelseaYepThatsMe Posts: 457
    I'm giving up lent for lent.
    Dang I feel good.
  • gfedex
    gfedex Posts: 226 Member
    Sweet FA.
  • grace173
    grace173 Posts: 180 Member
    I'm giving up sugar and alcohol. I'm going to find the alcohol tough but I need to be able to know that I can not have a drink when I really WANT a drink and lately I have wanted a drink way more than I want to want a drink if that makes any sense.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    Kidnapping

    Lmao!
  • tehbasketcasey
    tehbasketcasey Posts: 41
    Absolutely nothing....... because I don't believe in Christianity. :/
  • perfectingpatti
    perfectingpatti Posts: 1,037 Member
    Absolutely nothing....... because I don't believe in Christianity. :/

    Well, then it was extra nice of you to pop into a thread about Lent.
  • rockangel8907
    rockangel8907 Posts: 429 Member
    Excess spending
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Absolutely nothing....... because I don't believe in Christianity. :/

    Well, then it was extra nice of you to pop into a thread about Lent.

    Ta ta ta....turn the other cheek and all that.
  • melindanew
    melindanew Posts: 150 Member
    Absolutely nothing....... because I don't believe in Christianity. :/

    Well, then it was extra nice of you to pop into a thread about Lent.

    Pray for her soul then, isn't that what you people are supposed to do?
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    Faith
  • CrazyAngel908
    CrazyAngel908 Posts: 9 Member
    After reading thru all of the posts, I'm disheartened to see so many people bashing/making fun of people on this site practicing their faith - No where did it say that everyone on this site had to respond to every discussion post. *sighs* If I as an american citizen, am expected to respect everyone else's faiths/beliefs/disbeliefs and accept them - why should any of you disrespect practicing catholics? Just saying...

    Now as for Lent.. I've thought long and hard on what I wanted to give up -- it's been years since I participated in Lent but decided it might not be such a bad thing since I'm working on making life changes as it is. =) So, I've decided that I'm going to refrain from potato chips and dip of any kind. AND I'm giving up excess spending of money with two exceptions, 1 being that I will still probably go out for St Patricks day and spend just a little more than I should celebrating and the Weekend that I finish my last college course it's already been planned that my friends and I are going out for dinner and drinks (which is excess spending as it's not a necessity).

    Being as i haven't participated in Lent in years, I'm not sure if my exceptions are technically accepted, but since it's the 2nd thing that I'm giving up I hope it'll be okay. =)
  • Amy62575
    Amy62575 Posts: 422 Member
    After reading thru all of the posts, I'm disheartened to see so many people bashing/making fun of people on this site practicing their faith - No where did it say that everyone on this site had to respond to every discussion post. *sighs* If I as an american citizen, am expected to respect everyone else's faiths/beliefs/disbeliefs and accept them - why should any of you disrespect practicing catholics? Just saying...

    The question was "what's everyone giving up for lent?"

    Nobody is "making fun or bashing people on this site practicing their faith", they are answering the question. Some are jokes. Apparently you can't take a joke. That's too bad for you.:cry:
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Arguing on the internet.































    hahahaahah just kidding

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