Author Topic: A profitable Lent to all (Read 839 times)

gladius_veritatis · « **on:** February 13, 2013, 06:20:31 PM »

I hope and pray that all who read this may have a peaceful, profitable Lent. To that end, the following text may be of use:

http://archive.org/details/imitationsacred00arnouoft

Sigismund · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:57:12 PM »

And you. It is nice to see you back.

SeekingHim · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:45:40 PM »

I'm actually disappointed with the way my Ash Wednesday went. Abstaining from meat wasn't the problem--it was the fact that I did a lot more snacking between meals than I should have. :sad:

Telesphorus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:47:47 PM »

Quote from: SeekingHim

I'm actually disappointed with the way my Ash Wednesday went. Abstaining from meat wasn't the problem--it was the fact that I did a lot more snacking between meals than I should have. :sad:

Be strict a couple days more and you will adjust and it will not be too hard in all likelihood.

copticruiser · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:15:55 AM »

Well not sure what all trad caths do for Lent. Being exposed to the coptic orthodox (hence my handle) it was real easy to remember.

No Meat, eggs, diary for 55 days

I use to hear catholics give up video games , bubble gum I just kinda roll my eyes

Here is my list not sure if its easy, med, or hard

love coffee so no coffee for me some tea for replacement

Addicted to chocolate no chocolate no cheating on sundays either

no sweets unless fruit

definetly no media unless its relgious

only books are religious more prayer stations of the cross be nicer
work harder complain less

So is that the norm????

Your input is appreciated

Your friendly canadian :farmer:

Stella · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2013, 05:43:56 PM »

With the shock of Pope Benedict's resignation, it will be harder for many of us to concentrate on the liturgy and lessons of Lent. Traditionally it is a time of withdrawal from the world, as much as one's state in life permits, though I know I am not alone in having great difficulty this year in focusing on my usual Lenten devotions.

However, it is not "my devotions" that are most important; it is Jesus Christ, His Passion, and our sins that caused it which should have the primary place.

The distraction that recent events has caused will be an additional temptation to do battle with in the coming weeks.