I am a Catholic and plan on saying the rosary everyday, which is good for me. I have been trying to justify not giving up the one thing I REALLY enjoy: My soap opera.
MeanWestTexan, you ruined it for me..."idea that by depriving yourself of something you truly desire, one is reminded of, in a very small way, of what Christ gave up for us."
He gave up his life for me, and I selfishly want to hang on to a soap opera?
Sorry!
Lent is not very myterious (even to Baptists :) )when you cut it down to its true purpose.
I may have to chop out FR, alas.