Lent and Fasting

e3mil.com ^ | 3/4/03 | Grace MacKinnon

[potlatch]

Thanks, Maximilian, for a very informative reply. It's obvious how dedicated you are. I went through 8 years of Catholic school, and pretty much go by what I learned then.

I haven't, unlike you, done much investigation into all the changes through the years. Unless it was announced in church, I didn't know about things unless it was in the paper.

I think when you are raised a Catholic, it is IN you. Those who leave the church must feel continuous guilt. I admire your devotion.

[afraidfortherepublic]

...long for the bombing of innocent Iraqi Christians

And who does that? I long for freedom for the innocent Iraqui Christians (Chaldeans) of which there are very few left, or so I understand. And that does not mean that I have to buy French goods.

[Zviadist]

And who does that? I long for freedom for the innocent Iraqui Christians (Chaldeans) of which there are very few left, or so I understand

A whole new definition of "killing them with kindness."

[nickcarraway]

ping

[ConservativeStLouisGuy]

Another Free Republic Lent-related article...The Holy Season of Lent -- Fast and Abstinence

- ConservativeStLouisGuy

[Salvation]

Here are some other links about Lent:

The Holy Season of Lent -- Fast and Abstinence

The Holy Season of Lent -- The Stations of the Cross

Lent and Fasting

Ash Wednesday

All About Lent

Kids and Holiness: Making Lent Meaningful to Children

[Salvation]

 

Lenten Question
Q: Is there a biblical basis for abstaining from meat as a sign of repentance?
A: Yes. The book of Daniel states: "In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia . . . 'I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.'" (Daniel 10:1-3)  

[Salvation]

BTTT! Lent, 2006, is fast approaching!

[cgk]

BFLR thank you.