Lent

[metis]

Tomorrow begins Lent, so do you observe Lent, and if so, how?

Please, no arguing.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Tomorrow begins Lent, so do you observe Lent, and if so, how?

No.

Please, no arguing.

A curious ask given the venue you chose for the thread.

 

[Rival]

I've given up alcohol and hope to start a prayer routine.

 

[metis]

A curious ask given the venue you chose for the thread.

Because I could figure out which other one I could use.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Because I could figure out which other one I could use.

If I didn't want debate or argument, I would have opted for Interfaith Discussion or Religions Q&A.

 

[metis]

I've given up alcohol and hope to start a prayer routine.

Which prayer routine are you intending to follow?

 

[metis]

If I didn't want debate or argument, I would have opted for Interfaith Discussion or Religions Q&A.

Very good point, so I'll put in that request from the moderators.

Thanx!

 

[SalixIncendium]

Very good point, so I'll put in that request from the moderators.

Thanx!

I can move it for you. Which forum would you like it in?

 

[metis]

I can move it for you. Which forum would you like it in?

Probably Interfaith Discussion. Thanks again!

 

[SalixIncendium]

Probably Interfaith Discussion. Thanks again!

Done. You're welcome.

**THREAD MOVED TO INTERFAITH DISCUSSION**​

 

[Rival]

Which prayer routine are you intending to follow?

I have some Novenas and I would like to try the Sacred Heart one.

 

[Bthoth]

Tomorrow begins Lent, so do you observe Lent, and if so, how?

Please, no arguing.

What is the purpose of Lent?


Lent is the season of the church year that follows the Epiphany Season. It is a time we set aside each year to remember the love of God that is poured out through Christ Jesus on the cross in His death; and His defeat of death, sin and Satan in Christ's death and resurrection that brings Eternal Life to you.



What religion celebrates Lent?


As stated Lent is a time of fast to prepare for Pascha or easter. It is 40 days as Christ fasted in the desert for 40 days. The Orthodox Church and Catholics observe lent as do the Liturgical protestants such as Anglicans and Lutherans.



I have not observed Lent for decades.

I was surprised to see the thread but to contribute, my post was to share the meaning as found online.

 

[metis]

I have some Novenas and I would like to try the Sacred Heart one.

You must have a lot more patience than I do as my chattering monkey-brain kicks in big-time if I were to do that.

What works best for me is walking meditation, which allows me to better use contemplative prayer/meditation.

 

[metis]

BTW, my wife & I for Lent spend more time with religious reading and prayer/meditation, and we abstain from meat tomorrow and on Fridays.

 

[Rival]

You must have a lot more patience than I do as my chattering monkey-brain kicks in big-time if I were to do that.

What works best for me is walking meditation, which allows me to better use contemplative prayer/meditation.

Mine doesn't shut up so I have difficulty, but that's the point I guess!!

 

[RabbiO]

@metis - No, but you already knew that.

@SalixIncendium - I‘m sure you can put together a group that would like to get together to not celebrate Lent.

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

Tomorrow begins Lent, so do you observe Lent, and if so, how?

No. As a lover of good food, I'm allergic to fasting. And I'm too old to have anything else I ought to give up.

 

[Bthoth]

No. As a lover of good food, I'm allergic to fasting. And I'm too old to have anything else I ought to give up.

I live because I eat. So I eat to live.

 

[Rival]

@metis - No, but you already knew that.

@SalixIncendium - I‘m sure you can put together a group that would like to get together to not celebrate Lent.

So they've given up Lent for Lent.

Cool, cool.

 

[metis]

I‘m sure you can put together a group that would like to get together to not celebrate Lent.

Well then, how about Lint instead? I hear they have quite a navel base.