tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post5356093623964266617..comments2022-11-13T05:40:03.508-08:00Comments on Just Livin' Life: For the Love of ThingsDeborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00219338188376782759noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post-92015252672573649672011-03-03T07:50:49.912-08:002011-03-03T07:50:49.912-08:00I am Catholic and Lent is definitely a three part ...I am Catholic and Lent is definitely a three part goal (as your above commenter pointed out:) : giving up something (the same idea as fasting), the second part is to do something extra, as in commit to daily Bible reading, helping someone out, etc., and the last is almsgiving. So they all go hand in hand.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />On that note, Lent is not only practiced by Catholics. I know many Anglicans and Lutherans who practice it as well, so feel free to give it a try.:)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564805397010089954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post-32763102391539762592011-03-03T05:02:59.836-08:002011-03-03T05:02:59.836-08:00I actually agree with you 100 percent, the more I ...I actually agree with you 100 percent, the more I thought about what I would give up, the more I thought about transferring my "sacrifice" to someone who would benefit. Still working on that, but I will probably blog about it in the future :) Thanks for your thoughtsDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219338188376782759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post-53580332754429298612011-03-03T04:59:09.079-08:002011-03-03T04:59:09.079-08:00Ok, since you don't have any Catholics weighin...Ok, since you don't have any Catholics weighing in, I figure I will. So, here are some thoughts..the little things in life that give us pleasure, like a Starbucks or chocolate should/could be kept in our lives and enjoyed, even during Lent UNLESS you take that cash you would have spent and give it to the poor/needy. Making that kind of sacrifice makes sense as you can actually see your efforts going to work instead of just suffering for the sake of suffering. How about instead of giving up something, you add something such as lending a hand to a needy org or cleaning out your pantry or closets (get rid of half of what you think you need and less laundry :) ) and giving it to the poor or sick? Adding a habit of giving or helping will surely stick as a life long "sacrifice", long past Lent, and is probably more satisfying than giving up the lil enjoyable coffee or sweet treat for 40 days. After all, happy mother, happy home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post-91707607876225827642011-03-02T19:13:28.055-08:002011-03-02T19:13:28.055-08:00Thanks for stopping by my place! Very interesting...Thanks for stopping by my place! Very interesting thoughts on this. I am not catholic either, so have never considered giving something up for lent.... (Seriously, I should branch out a little, right!) I am considering your list and I like to be a middle of the road gal, so go with the chocolate. Afterall, it seems like you are already working on giving up one crutch right now. Good luck!!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389035252779800439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post-72195518753815786002011-03-02T07:28:28.592-08:002011-03-02T07:28:28.592-08:00Oh my goodness. What a great post. This is going t...Oh my goodness. What a great post. This is going to make me think! I am not Catholic either but I would like to give up something and make a sacrifice in order to work on my relationship with Jesus! I have been so deeply convicted lately of going to my blog when I first wake up instead of turning to Jesus. <br /><br />What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for clicking over via Colleen. I am delighted to meet you!<br /><br />Love, BeckyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post-36349139841805371372011-03-02T06:41:16.310-08:002011-03-02T06:41:16.310-08:00haha...funny, Colleen! Thanks, I will let you kno...haha...funny, Colleen! Thanks, I will let you know what I decide to do about Lent. Have a great day! Glad to see you posted today, I always look forward to hearing your thoughts!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219338188376782759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952244253138863502.post-90637823315532577262011-03-02T06:34:34.962-08:002011-03-02T06:34:34.962-08:00Usually I just give up bar room brawling and swear...Usually I just give up bar room brawling and swearing. ;)<br /><br />Seriously though, very interesting musings Deborah! I tend to feel the same about needing things...it's hard to give up attachments because we are of this world! It can feel pretty good though if you manage to succeed in what you've chosen to give up. <br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful day and a good week before Lent! (And after too of course!:)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564805397010089954noreply@blogger.com