# Catholics, what are you doing for Lent? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 27, 2001, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055 "2001-02-27T14:35:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2001, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055/21 "2001-02-28T00:14:10Z")
I’m Episcopalian(born a Lutheran) and I am giving up meat for Lent. As a slavering carnivore it is always a hard thing. If I REALLY wanted to suffer I suppose it would be chocolate, but not yet. It’d not required, but still a useful spiritual exercise. When I turn down my favorites it reminds me of what Christ went through for my sake. But let me tell you, at the family dinner on Easter don’t get between me and my ham! ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2001, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055/22 "2001-02-28T01:41:24Z")
Well, I can’t pick chocolate or soda, because I want something that I have a chance at making it through Lent without, so I’ll be doing chips (all kinds). ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2001, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055/23 "2001-02-28T01:46:19Z")
Well, as a Methodist, I’m not expected to give up anything. But I think it’s a good exercise in self-discipline and a good way to remind yourself to think about Lent, so I’m giving up candy and pop. Yeah, yeah – how twelve-year-old of me – but you really have no idea how much candy I eat. (Answer: A lot, and the sugary the better. SweetTarts. Starburts. Chewy Sprees. Mmmmm . . . ) And while I’m not a pop-aholic, it’s not good for me so it’s out too. Off to buy my farewell pack of Sprees . . . . ---
**Author:** ![Nocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2001, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055/24 "2001-02-28T02:52:18Z")
I’m not a Catholic. In fact, my “denomination” doesn’t even “believe” in Lent, but I’m giving up meat. I’ve always thought 40 days of self-discipline and honest reflection would do anyone good. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2001, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055/25 "2001-02-28T14:33:13Z")
Lsura, you’re creeping me out! Other than the train thing, ours are identical! Last year during Lent I was watching a special on PBS about Passover (one of the attorneys in the office was being featured). It was incredibly intriguing. I think most of the Christian denominations have really missed out on such a wonderful piece of our history and heritage by not celebrating Passover anymore. I mean, if Christ could partipate in the Seder the day before his death, I would think that continuing that tradition would really help connect us with the season at hand. This Lent I would really like to celebrate Passover. Anyone in the Indianapolis area who would like to join me? (Or host me?) ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2001, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055/26 "2001-02-28T22:59:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Connor \* > **Lsura, you’re creeping me out! Other than the train thing, ours are identical!** Sorry 😛 I don’t mean to, really. I’m not a stalker. 😉 > [@](#): > > \*\*This Lent I would really like to celebrate Passover. Anyone in the Indianapolis area who would like to join me? (Or host me?) \*\* Check with some of your local parishes or Protestant churches. The Catholic parish I was in growing up had, as one of it’s members, a Jewish man who had converted. He convinced the parish to hold a Seder meal every year, and it really is a beautiful service/meal/remembrance. I’m in Atlanta, so I can’t help you out with locating one in your area, but I’d just ask my priest next time you talk to him, or call some churches. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholics-what-are-you-doing-for-lent/56055.md?page=1)