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Tis' The Season
Monday, February 20, 2012

This Wednesday, 22nd February is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, 40 days before Easter.
Why 40? Christ had fasted for 40 days, after which he was tempted by the devil.

Faith Methodist Church is very hyped up this year for Lent, we're embarking on a journey;
The Journey Into The New Testament, where we shall read the NT in 40 Days.
After doing my own research and thinking, I have decided to get more fired up for Lent.
I'm not a child anymore, and should be having Lent more like a grownup.
I know it won't be easy, but if Christians from all over the world, can make sacrifices;
Many more 'severe' than mine, then why shouldn't I, with Christian upbringing,
Not be able to do likewise? It's time to grow up and not be so spoilt.

What about "giving up something" for Lent?

When many of us were children, we might remember our giving up candy for Lent. And, it seemed like a real sacrifice. As we grew up, it was often more difficult to decide what special thing to do, to make Lent a special season - to get our attention and to prepare ourselves for deeper sacrifices.

What would help me grow in freedom? That's the question to ask. For some of us, it could be, committing ourselves to give up judging others, every single day of Lent. For others, it could be giving up a bad habit we've developed. For still others, it is obvious what seems to be the important choice for me during Lent.

For many of us, the choice may not be to give something up, but to add something to our daily lives during Lent. We may commit ourselves to extra prayer time. We may decide to do some service to the poor, once a week during Lent. We may choose to increase our almsgiving to the poor - perhaps related to something we choose not to do, e.g., some might choose not to go out to eat one night a week, and to give that total amount to the poor.

Whether it is fasting, abstaining or other acts of penance, the whole desire we should have is to use these means to help us grow closer to our Lord and prepare ourselves "to celebrate the paschal mystery with minds and hearts renewed." (First Preface of Lent)


May our Lord bless us all on this journey ahead.


Children might give up candy, adults might give up meat or gambling or alcohol...
What am I doing then? Of course, it has to be challenging, causing me to rely more on God.
So I have chosen, for the 40 days of Lent, to abstain from my mega food weaknesses.

Chocolate and flour.

Why these? You can contact me if you're interested in knowing.
The symbolic colours of Lent are dark purple and grey. I made a simple bracelet out of a black cord, a small purple bead and 2 metallic ones. Will start wearing on Wed :)

Of course I know it'll be hard, but I hope to give this a try. And read the NT :D
I hope I've the support of my friends :D And after the time of abstinence, perhaps I'll grow in my discipline and trust in Christ :)

Update: In addition to giving up flour and chocolate, I've decided to watch my language and try to give up using vulgarities too :D
Also, for flour, minor exceptions might be made for buckwheat and wholewheat.

Contact me if you wish to know more or something





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