Ash Wednesday is upon us.
I’m giving up watching Star Trek, my favorite tv show.
I’m giving up meat. I’m a real carnivore see. Denying myself something I like so much give me extra reason to recall what was done for me.
I’m giving up sacrifices.
Yup. Me too. And restraint.
Cripes, I dunno. Last year I gave up the internet. This year maybe I’ll just offer up my sleeplessness, because of having a tiny baby. Or try to do daily prayer and scripture readings. I’ll have to think about it.
Come to think of it, perhaps I’ll give up Lent.
Oich, already?
My standard answer is always desert & sweets, but what I should really do is commit to daily prayer (thanks for the example, Lissla Lissar). It’s much harder when things are going well in your life. It’s a wonder God doesn’t think I’m such an annoying mooch, only showing up when i want/need something…
Me 3. Self denial is right out.
I give up elephant hunting every year. Being in Michigan, I find that one generally pretty easy to abide by.
Maybe watching telly. Or maybe I’ll add prayer to my daily routine. I have been slipping in that regard.
I’m giving up religion.
I’m giving up junk food. Maybe I’ll allow myself some pretzels occasionally, but I’m going to try to cut out potato chips, Doritos, candy bars, and stuff like that.
I’m no longer a practicing Catholic, yet every year I feel vaguely guilty about not giving up anything for Lent. Go figure.
I think this year I’ll try to attend church every Sunday during Lent. More for the principle of the thing than anything else (I am sorely lacking in self-discipline). Besides, I like going to church - pretty pictures, beautiful music, and for the most part, thought-provoking lectures.
booze.
I’m giving up my New Year’s Resolutions.
“Oh God, is it Lent again already?”
from Ladyhawke
Same here. I’ll probably do it again 'cause it’s a good chance to lose my taste for sweets and exercise my will power. Plus, it makes Easter candy taste even better.
I don’t want to be a threadshitter, but why would anyone want to announce their pious abstentions? Doesn’t that defeat the whole point?
Every year I give up everything my one brother is lent.
I’m going to start going to morning Mass again.