Lent sacrifice?

**CYme** · 02-13-2013, 08:47 PM

Giving up abstinence! (our new baby is 6 weeks old today)

**Naughtius** · 02-13-2013, 08:54 PM

I'm giving up chocolate and emaw.com. One of those will be harder than the other.

**Naughtius** · 02-13-2013, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneRulzzz

One year I went the entire lent period with no meat. I got really tired of p b and j sandwiches, and fish. :-)

I think my wife has given up the b and the j.

**WooClone15** · 02-13-2013, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Tailg8er

I'm not very religious, but as a youngster we always went to a Baptist church.

I always find this time of year pretty funny, to be honest. I'll admit I'm not very educated on Catholic traditions & what not, so maybe some of you can help explain them. For instance, is more importance put on certain ones? I know quite a few people who give up something for lent & go to church on days like today, Easter, & Christmas. Are these things "more important" than things like going to church the rest of the year, tithing, sex before marriage, & birth control?

I'm not saying all Catholics are like this, but it just seems like many only do the things that are more widely publicized / more convenient.

I'd say they're pretty much all the same importance. One exception might be holy days of obligation are more important than other days

**Naughtius** · 02-13-2013, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Tailg8er

I'm not very religious, but as a youngster we always went to a Baptist church.

I always find this time of year pretty funny, to be honest. I'll admit I'm not very educated on Catholic traditions & what not, so maybe some of you can help explain them. For instance, is more importance put on certain ones? I know quite a few people who give up something for lent & go to church on days like today, Easter, & Christmas. Are these things "more important" than things like going to church the rest of the year, tithing, sex before marriage, & birth control?

I'm not saying all Catholics are like this, but it just seems like many only do the things that are more widely publicized / more convenient.

Easter is the holiest day of the year. Not even sure Christmas would be 2nd. I've never seen a "weighting" but I'd say every Sunday is pretty much equal.

A priest told me once that faith isn't about perfection or we'd all fail. It's about getting better, closer to God. That's what Lenten sacrifices are all about: Ideally you give up something that would make bring you closer to God. My giving up chocolate won't do that, but every time I don't have chocolate will be an opportunity to reflect. What I should do is give away the $ I would have spent on chocolate.

Hope that helps.

**CYclist** · 02-13-2013, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by BuffettClone

I was trying to decide what to give up for lent and need some help. I'm thinking about giving up pop but open to other suggestions. What are other CF'ers giving up?

I'm giving up posting on stupid threads that ask questions of complete strangers that no one really cares about. Oh crap, just screwed that up.........

**Bu4ISU** · 02-13-2013, 10:25 PM

^^^ what a Debbie downer.. I care about all of you on here!! Except maybe you now.. Us CF'ers are just a big family bound together by cyclone athletics

**CycloneRulzzz** · 02-13-2013, 10:26 PM

after tonight maybe I should give up watching ISU BB

**Bu4ISU** · 02-13-2013, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneRulzzz

after tonight maybe I should give up watching ISU BB

I need to give up me becoming so upset after a loss... It's coming to the point where it will ruin the rest of my day/night

**alarson** · 02-13-2013, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneRulzzz

after tonight maybe I should give up watching ISU BB

Im thinking at least road games. Would save money from not going to the bar, thats for sure.

**CycloneRulzzz** · 02-13-2013, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bu4ISU

I need to give up me becoming so upset after a loss... It's coming to the point where it will ruin the rest of my day/night

I'm passed that point in my life now. I'm mad we lost but realize it's just a stupid game. Life will go on folks.

**CycloneRulzzz** · 02-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by alarson

Im thinking at least road games. Would save money from not going to the bar, thats for sure.

well said.

**jaretac** · 02-14-2013, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by 2020cy

Sleeping with Kate Upton.

So if she offered during lent you would say no?

**VeloClone** · 02-14-2013, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by BallSoHard4Cy

Technically, but I don't count it.

besides, do you want me gone?

No, I just wondered if you had thought of that. I've considered giving up CF for lent, but I'm not sure I am up to the task.

**ISUME** · 02-14-2013, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Tailg8er

I'm not very religious, but as a youngster we always went to a Baptist church.

I always find this time of year pretty funny, to be honest. I'll admit I'm not very educated on Catholic traditions & what not, so maybe some of you can help explain them. For instance, is more importance put on certain ones? I know quite a few people who give up something for lent & go to church on days like today, Easter, & Christmas. Are these things "more important" than things like going to church the rest of the year, tithing, sex before marriage, & birth control?

I'm not saying all Catholics are like this, but it just seems like many only do the things that are more widely publicized / more convenient.

These people are called CE Catholics. They feel bad that they don't go to church every sunday, but figure if they go on Christmas and Easter plus don't eat meat on fridays during lent God will let them in heaven.