Author Topic: Efforts for Lent (Read 1140 times)

sspxbvm · « **on:** February 17, 2013, 07:45:41 AM »

Just my 2 cents but for those of you who gave up the internet for Lent: Did you notice the announcement on the Pope's coming resignation came right when Lent started? Blew your Lent out of the water right off the bat!? The Devil is a mastermind, isn't he?

Well, giving up the Internet for Lent when you only use it for good is not too good of a "penance" ... Do try the penance raffle here...

http://ourladysresistance.org/ideas-for-lent.html

We are picking one for the week and one daily. Great opportunity!

(after note: Didn't realize I posted this under the SSPX/Rome forum. It's just a habit to hit that link!)

Sigismund · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2013, 06:25:40 PM »

Um, people who gave up the Internet for Lent aren't likely to see this. Unless they are cheating, of course. :wink:

Jerome · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2013, 09:00:37 AM »

What are the teachings of the Church in regards to conceiving a child during lent?
Are marital relations to be abstained during the lenten season even if both (husband & wife) are in complete agreement in building up a family?

kaylaVeronica · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2013, 09:48:58 AM »

Quote from: Jerome

What are the teachings of the Church in regards to conceiving a child during lent?
Are marital relations to be abstained during the lenten season even if both (husband & wife) are in complete agreement in building up a family?

The Church leaves it up to the couple to decide whether or not they will abstain (from marital relations) during lent. It could be a good penance if both spouses are okay with it, but it is not required.

I believe Eastern Rite Catholics are obliged to abstain during lent, though.

kaylaVeronica · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2013, 09:51:12 AM »

They have a Holy Face novena in pdf form! Thanks for sharing!