tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878715686004611065.post1749657156299825276..comments2023-09-18T12:48:14.304+02:00Comments on The Path of Life: LentMelissa aka Equidaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05352024837539210547noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878715686004611065.post-48543019961066704502010-03-03T06:04:28.468+01:002010-03-03T06:04:28.468+01:00I was raised Protestant and never really understoo...I was raised Protestant and never really understood my Catholic friends who practiced Lent. As I've learned more I think it is wonderful as long as the focus is on the meaning of understanding Christ's sacrifice and not just sacrificing to pat ourselves on the back. We do that so often. We don't need Lent to do it too.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158883265713752481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878715686004611065.post-75386291547811721722010-02-23T15:59:11.573+01:002010-02-23T15:59:11.573+01:00I've practiced lent on and off through the yea...I've practiced lent on and off through the years. I never do it with an attitude of obligation though and actually I have periods of obstaining from things on and off all through the year. I think it has a cleansing feeling to it and I often come away more balanced. <br /><br />I practice lent to remind me of JESUS and his ultimate sacrifice. It's a great way to lead into the true Heidi of Operation Organization https://www.blogger.com/profile/07463448328759787010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878715686004611065.post-64367686840143707102010-02-19T07:04:37.630+01:002010-02-19T07:04:37.630+01:00I was brought up Catholic but I haven't pract...I was brought up Catholic but I haven't practiced for years. I haven't really decided what to give up for Lent. Thanks for stopping by today.Trinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878715686004611065.post-81592497002173602742010-02-18T02:51:21.362+01:002010-02-18T02:51:21.362+01:00I don't observe Lent at this particular time, ...I don't observe Lent at this particular time, but if I was with my family I would. I do it out of respect for their beliefs. For instance, they don't eat meat on Fridays, so I don't either in order not to tempt them. My mom fasts on Good Friday, so I used to do it with her, for spiritual support. Then she would go to the river to "wash" off her sins and I would accompany herMagaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878715686004611065.post-16471895757243303082010-02-18T01:49:15.762+01:002010-02-18T01:49:15.762+01:00Hello Melissa;
shunning from chocolates and anyth...Hello Melissa;<br /><br />shunning from chocolates and anything sweet?<br /><br />well if you can do it, that would be fine Melissa...:)<br /><br />i admire your sacrifice!<br /><br />lenten season here is avoiding eating meat of any kind!Amityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222122594130598313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878715686004611065.post-81607901155353387052010-02-17T10:50:23.068+01:002010-02-17T10:50:23.068+01:00I don't observe Lent myself, but see it as a w...I don't observe Lent myself, but see it as a worthwhile practice for those who do. I'm a Pagan, and was raised Protestant, so I've never really been exposed to Lent in my own life. As a Pagan though I do believe in the importance of making offerings or sacrificing something to demonstrate devotion to the Beloveds. Not so much for the purging of sin though as it's not a part of myLyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306602792203116316noreply@blogger.com