Comments on: I heard a rumor Lent starts Wednesday

By: Marianne

Marianne — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:47:34 +0000

I’ll follow that link and check it out.

Ok, so you know I’m Catholic, Monica – I’m no expert (oh dear please) but I can tell you how I look at Lent on a personal level.

It is really a journey to the cross, which is one of the reasons why we Catholics pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent (usually after Friday’s Fish Fry at Church – hey, you’re already here so let’s pray!). If you go into any Catholic Church, you’ll see the 14 Stations on the walls; you literally walk around to each one and spend time contemplating and praying about that moment in Our Lord’s journey to Calvery. It’s deeply moving and powerful.

The whole giving up something for Lent? Well, part of it is just the idea of sacrificing something you value as a way of remembering Our Lord’s sacrifice. And – for me at least – whenever I find myself wanting whatever I gave up (I always give up ALL sweets during Lent), it gives me a moment to pause and remember and pray.

My $0.02! I’m off to check out the link – take care, Coffee Queen (note that I NEVER give up coffee for Lent – too necessary for functioning around here!).

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:56:36 +0000

Hi Monica. I went to an Anglican church for a while and celebrated Lent as part of my time there. Lent was a lot of things for me, mostly good, sometimes hard, sometimes just blah, but I have a deep respect for it. Blessings to you this season.

By: Alicia, The Snowflake

Alicia, The Snowflake — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:02:20 +0000

I just downloaded a Lent for the family ebook from CurrClick. I haven’t figured out what to do with it, yet. But hopefully I will have some time today. Thanks for the push )

I love blogging for much the same reason. I love seeing how we are all so much alike and yet so different. It has definitely been a wonderful experience!

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