Soooooo...Welcome to Lent 2010

[verlindahenning]

For those of you who follow the Christian tradition, what are you doing that's special this Lent? Taking on a positive practice? Giving up something? Share, please...I always enjoy hearing what types of things others take on during this season

Comments

[snoopylover9]

I like your snowman, V!

I have given up indulging myself with that which is unnecessary. That may not sound like much, but I have a hard time with restraint a lot of the time when it comes to food. I exercise, which is my saving grace, but still...

The church (not my usual parish) was stripped bare for Mass, and it was starkly pretty.

[verlindahenning]

I imagine that was pretty. We strip the St. G's altar on Maundy Thursday, after the service is over, and it stays stripped until Easter Day.

I think that sounds like a great Lenten practice--I'm (sort of) doing that by not keeping Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the house. They are my weakness--and I can get them at the grocery, which is way too tempting. I think it's finally getting to the point here where I can walk outdoors again--I just can't get motivated to walk around a track in a gym.

[serenasnape]

Sadly I didn't make it to any services on Ash Wednesday; a shame, but I intend to incorporate something of the feeling it brings at Sunday night's service.

This year I'm following Christian Aid's Count Your Blessings (pdf) as my Lenten discipline, as well as trying to read my Bible notes (pdf) daily, rather than catching up every 2 3 4+ days...

[verlindahenning]

Oh, I like the calendar idea! Really makes you think, doesn't it? My church has used something similar to encourage outreach giving. Thanks! Let me know how Sunday's service goes--so glad you're becoming more involved in worship planning/design.

[selened]

I've given up buying food from the shop at work. It means I have to try to be a bit more organised in the mornings.