To be honest, I have had no inspiration as yet as to how I will mark Lent this year. But I hope to come up with something in the next few days [I’ve read through many Lent resources, this site is particularly helpful, with list of many plans] I am looking for something that will impact my thoughts and actions, and hopefully have a positive impact on others around me too.
Lent is about taking time out, time out from the usual quotidian activities, time out to "pray, fast, give" as many of the Catholic websites put it
Prayer? yes definitely.
Fasting? I need to think hard on that one, I admit it is not a regular feature of my Christian life
Give? must ponder on giving up or giving away, or both
Are you doing anything special for Lent - does your Church have any Lent activities planned [other than Pancake Parties!]
March 2nd!
ReplyDeleteI think it's 9th, as Ash Wednesday is 5th. Either way, apologies for error
DeleteI think the first Sunday of Lent is 9th March! And I'm thinking about marking Lent too. I'm taking a lot more services than usual because someone is away for most of Lent and I am covering.
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DeleteI shall make pancakes! Do youever hear from Floss nowadays? She visited me in France, years ago now.
ReplyDeleteLast I heard she was preparing for ordination. But not has any proper contact with her for years
DeleteIt'll be interesting to see how you choose to observe lent.
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DeleteI need to think about this too!
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DeleteI’ll do my usual giving and giving away for Lent. I’m currently making bags from unused tea towels for The Scottish Association for Children with Heart disorders ( my friend’s elder son died at 17 from congenital heart disease. ) I will also try to give away more from my craft stash. Fasting can also mean not buying stuff so I will keep our spending to a minimum except for what’s already booked, ( New boiler and much needed bathroom) Enjoy. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThe bag thing sounds interesting. are they tote bags, drawstrings or something else? Will you be posting pictures on FB?
DeleteAs we are still without a Priest and relying on very generous retired priests and worship leaders, I think our Lent group are going to watch The Chosen in sections. I haven’t enjoyed what I have seen so far, see how it goes. On a personal level I will be fasting as much as I can as awaiting op and do not want to put on any weight. Sandra.
ReplyDeleteI have not watched "the chosen " so can't comment on that
DeleteIt's always hard for a congregation to manage without a priest/pastor, especially around Easter. I hope you manage the weight thing so you are ready for your op 🙏♥️
Apart from checking emails I usually give up the internet for Lent. I get into the habit of spending far too much time on it during the cold Winter months and Lent always seems the perfect time to give it a rest and do more active things, like Spring cleaning and making a start on clearing the garden.
ReplyDeleteFasting from the internet sounds a very positive idea!! And working on the home and garden are good things to do , clearing and cleaning for the year ahead
DeleteThat's a real sign of of spring on the way! I'll have to have a think ...
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DeleteWe celebrate Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes on the forehead, and it is a day of fasting, so no meat. I used to use Delia Smith's book, "A Feast for Lent" for years, but this year I am looking forward to using "Season of Mercy", Lent and Easter, by Catherine Doherty, who founded Madonna House in Combermere, Ontario. She escaped from Russia during the revolution and lived first in the US and then in Canada. She had an extraordinary awareness of Christ suffering in the poor of the world, and her life was given to serving the poor.
ReplyDeleteI have often used Delias book - I do not know Catherine's one. It sounds like she has an interesting story
DeleteMy late mother had a lot of dietary restrictions, so instead of giving up something, she would make something like a blanket to donate to a shelter. I think that I may do the same and try using the knitting time for some sort of prayer or contemplation.
ReplyDeleteA lovely idea , and yes, knitting time can be time for quiet prayer and reflection
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