April 05, 2017, 11:58 AM
davetruongLent...
Everyear each one of our family gives up something for Lent...I gave up meat, my wife gave up carbs, my kids candy.
I am dying for a bowl of pho, steak, bacon, fried chicken, crispy pork belly...
God, Family, Country.
April 05, 2017, 12:23 PM
Deqlynthats a toughie. do you count fish as meat?
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PalWe have not given up anything other than meat on Friday this year but we have tried to reflect on the season.
Little side note. I grew up south of Detroit, called downriver. During lent many service groups, Moose, Chamber of Commerce, etc. serve muskrat dinners. It seems that during the depression they received a pass on no meat on Friday. I keep telling my boys that we need to go down and partake but they always seem soooo busy.
Jim
April 05, 2017, 01:11 PM
policetruckExcellent! I gave up Starbucks with my wife (easy for me I don't go out much), and some time every evening to read the bible. I'm not doing so great with the reading right now, I've had to take it to work and read during lunch and other times I know I'll just be sitting around.
My kids all wanted to give up some sort of food, but I have 4 children and we decided that would have a very negative impact on dinner. We told them it had to be something that wouldn't impact other people or normal daily activities.
April 05, 2017, 01:22 PM
AeteoclesNo potatoes for me.
I love potatoes. Especially fried ones, in all the various formats.
April 05, 2017, 01:30 PM
choang3quote:
Originally posted by davetruong:
...I am dying for a bowl of pho, steak, bacon, fried chicken, crispy pork belly...
You Cali Viets add funny things to your pho...
April 05, 2017, 01:49 PM
sig sailorLet's see; no meat, no carbs, and no candy. You do know that Lent is 40 days long plus Sundays, right?
Hey good on you all.
Rod
"Do not approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction." John Deacon, Author
I asked myself if I was crazy, and we all said no.
April 05, 2017, 02:10 PM
orion5I gave up eating.
Actually, started a diet on the first day. Have lost 21 pounds so far. Will go well beyond Lent, but a great reason to start.
o5
April 05, 2017, 02:11 PM
P-220David, thank you for starting this thread.
I use to start a Lent thread, but it often was filled with somewhat disrespectful or perceived comedic comments.
While not the strictest of Catholics, I do observe Lent.
For me it is not only about self-denial, but also seeing that someone is able to benefit from my sacrifice.
For the past 20 years, I have given up alcohol. For the past 10, I have given up alcohol, fast food, candy and sodas.
I do not partake in the Sunday exclusion, I give it up altogether, during that period.
I do set aside the money I would have spent on those items from Ash Wednesday-Good Friday and give that money to a charity.
This year, it looks like the total will be about $250.00. I will send that money to fight Huntington’s Disease. This is a disease that has afflicted my EMT Instructor.
I feel better after drying out my liver, loosing some weight and knowing the money will be spent fighting a terrible, terrible disease.
Niech Zyje P-220
Steve
April 05, 2017, 04:19 PM
FredwardI didn't have to give up anything, cause my wife gave up sex.
April 05, 2017, 04:39 PM
George43I am eating a bowl of Pho as I read this.
A gun in the hand is worth more than ten policemen on the phone.
The American Revolution was carried out by a group of gun toting religious zealots.
April 05, 2017, 04:58 PM
RAMIUSI gave up alcohol for lent and carbs. I also added giving food to the homeless every week.
(Btw, In before someone says they gave up Catholicism).
April 05, 2017, 05:40 PM
Aquabirdquote:
Originally posted by davetruong:
Everyear each one of our family gives up something for Lent...I gave up meat, my wife gave up carbs, my kids candy.
I am dying for a bowl of pho, steak, bacon, fried chicken, crispy pork belly...
One thing I could NOT give up is meat....oh wait, there are two things I could NOT give up.
Not eating between meals is killing me. Our battery is dead in our scales, but think I lost at least 10 lbs, maybe more.
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April 05, 2017, 05:48 PM
ace73quote:
Originally posted by Pal:
We have not given up anything other than meat on Friday this year but we have tried to reflect on the season.
Little side note. I grew up south of Detroit, called downriver. During lent many service groups, Moose, Chamber of Commerce, etc. serve muskrat dinners. It seems that during the depression they received a pass on no meat on Friday. I keep telling my boys that we need to go down and partake but they always seem soooo busy.
Jim
I'll have to check, but I think they stopped serving muskrat!
I gave up pop and chocolate!
April 05, 2017, 08:30 PM
jhe888Now I want some pho. It seems I inadvertently gave it up.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. April 05, 2017, 09:07 PM
PDI've been eating fish 'n chips every Friday. Does that count for something? Absolution for all the bad things I have planned for the weekend?
April 05, 2017, 10:21 PM
David LeeOnly this year did I learn the meaning of Lent. I am served dinners every day by people from 4 Catholic Churches. This is how it's been for a while now. I am grateful they are there. We are asked to offer prayer requests when we leave. A Nun, hope I used that correctly, visits once per month, Sister Theresa. I bet she is not 110 pounds, she is elderly. I am simply awwed to speak with her on my way out. She has a powerful presence.
April 05, 2017, 10:47 PM
CoolRich59I gave up alcohol.
I'm a pretty moderate social drinker, but as soon as I gave up alcohol for Lent, I feel like having a drink every night.
Strange how that works.
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April 06, 2017, 12:07 PM
PalAce,
I've had several pictures sent to me on facebook of dinners still going on. One in Rockwood was serving turtle soup along with the muskrat.
When I was living there I trapped and we sold the meat for $1.00 per three rats, probably dating myself. My Mom would also cook it at home when there was a need.
Jim
April 06, 2017, 12:14 PM
TMatsquote:
Originally posted by P-220:
David, thank you for starting this thread.
I use to start a Lent thread, but it often was filled with somewhat disrespectful or perceived comedic comments.
While not the strictest of Catholics, I do observe Lent.
For me it is not only about self-denial, but also seeing that someone is able to benefit from my sacrifice.
For the past 20 years, I have given up alcohol. For the past 10, I have given up alcohol, fast food, candy and sodas.
I do not partake in the Sunday exclusion, I give it up altogether, during that period.
I do set aside the money I would have spent on those items from Ash Wednesday-Good Friday and give that money to a charity.
This year, it looks like the total will be about $250.00. I will send that money to fight Huntington’s Disease. This is a disease that has afflicted my EMT Instructor.
I feel better after drying out my liver, loosing some weight and knowing the money will be spent fighting a terrible, terrible disease.
We're not eating meat on Friday and that's about it. You're an inspiration, and I mean that
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