How is Lent going for you so far and what did you give up?

[KimmySchmit]

I gave up chocolate. Really jonesing for Dairy Milk right now.

[BCRanger10]

Lent is going well for me. As for what I gave up? I'm doing some of the traditional fasts that the Church used to require in the Middle Ages. Not all of them, but some of them. I'll probably start doing more of them later on this Lent and in subsequent Lents.

It will suffice to say that I have given up meat and warm water.

[strateguy632]

We don’t observe Lent. It isn’t biblical. Jesus did spend 40 days and nights in the desert. Also he never said to fast lent nor give up anything. So like that game "Simon never said so you are out"+ every few years Ramadan fast coincidence with lent fast. Plagiarism?

[KimmySchmit]

Mark 9:29 29
So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.”

Matthew 17:21
However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

Yes, Jesus expected his followers to fast, indicated by his instructions in Matthew 6:16-18, where he said "when you fast," not "if" you fast. He taught that fasting should be done privately to seek God's presence, rather than for public show, and indicated that his disciples would fast after he was taken away.

Jesus modeled the practice himself by fasting for 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness to prepare for his public ministry. During this time, he used Scripture to resist temptation, famously declaring, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God".

[strateguy632]

But Did he say when? Or in mark 9 to fast 40 days? Simon never said so you are out.
You quoted mat. 6 but rebelled by "announced lent and your fast". That is not obedience to christ!

[KimmySchmit]

No Catholic fasts 40 days. I actually never mentioned fasting. Are you circumcised?

[RandomGirl42]

Ty for inviting me to share , however I don't participate in Lent. But there's prolly a few things I should give up anyways! 🤣

[queenofcardio]

Never participated in Lent but I have fasted.

[Bricealan]

@kimmyschmit I don't participate in Lent, but I guess I gave up frozen orange and vanilla ice cream bars

[LC75LC71]

Damn dryer. Swore I cleaned it out like a year ago..

[slatyb]

When I was 12 I gave up church for Lent, and never went back.

[DevilishDanni]

I gave up giving things up

[GrammariklyIncorrekt]

😂 you would...

[ABitShattered]

I feel like the past few Lenten seasons have been challenging for me. I have up Dutch Bros

[ABitShattered]

Gave*

[TonyMetal___86]

Didn't change anything because i try to live my life everyday as if i'm in lent!

[exitseven]

I gave up Pepsi and M&Ms.

[strateguy632]

Brilliant hints! I love your quality!

[exitseven]

@strateguy632 i was consuming too much sugar.

[LiamS95]

I gave up sex!

[Pterodon]

I don’t observe it. It isn’t biblical

[KimmySchmit]

Are you saying Jesus didn't spend 40 days and nights in the desert?

[Pterodon]

I’m saying observing lent isn’t biblical. If you’re catholic you’re not doing it the way Jesus said to do it in Matthew. He said if you must fast do it in private without anyone knowing.

[KimmySchmit]

Lent is a 40-day liturgical season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that prepares the faithful for Easter. It is a time of penance and reflection intended to imitate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and 40 days of fasting in the desert. Just like Jesus's example and how we knos he fasted in the desert, you should reread the actual quote in mathew to see what Jesus actually meant.

[Pterodon]

I grew up in the Baptist church since birth I’m a preachers kid

[888theGreat]

You are 17 and married already?

[888theGreat]

Well Catholics have given up their souls for eternity The voodoo religion of the West.

[KimmySchmit]

Sorry we annoyed you with our message of love, self sacrifice, service to others and 2000 years of free medical care, contributions to the sciences, education, charity and philosophies.

[888theGreat]

And crusades that set everyone back 100 years.

[888theGreat]

Catholics are of the world. Priests act like evryone else outside of church or Mass as you people call it. Not to mention Trinity is God , Holy Spirit , and Jesus , not plus Mary. You use engraven images of Jesus on a cross which a Commandment violation. I also note your comment , you basically believe in works. Works do nothing for you as far as getting into heaven. Maybe it determiines whether you get an emerald or Rubie in your crown. But I could go for hours.

[KimmySchmit]

If not for the crusades Europe would be today where countries like Pakistan are. I mean when you look at the sheer scale of the Islamic invasion of Christian lands at that point.
The most advanced piece of architecture and engineering was accomplished during the crusader period, it wasn't muslim.

[888theGreat]

I doubt it Muslims kill each other

[KimmySchmit]

Muslims werent killing each other back then. They were invading and colonising Europe.

[Agape93]

Nothing. Why would i

[KimmySchmit]

Lent is a 40-day season of reflection and preparation before Easter, where "giving up" something acts as a form of fasting and spiritual discipline. The practice is intended to mirror the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, where he resisted temptation.

Why people give things up

To Resist Temptation: Denying yourself a small pleasure (like chocolate or social media) helps train your "spiritual muscles" to say no to more significant sins later on.

To Create Space for God: By removing a distraction, you gain time and focus for prayer, reading the Bible, and reflecting on your faith.

To Remember Jesus' Sacrifice: The minor discomfort of giving something up serves as a daily reminder of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on the cross.

To Practice Penance: It is a way to express sorrow for past wrongs and realign your life toward God.

[Agape93]

I know what lent is.

[KimmySchmit]

Oh. Ok.

[Anonymous]

Everything. I just gave up.

[fish5505_87]

I gave up lent!

[Anonymous]

What is lent?