Thank you for reminding me, I have been so busy that I forgot to think about what I was giving up for Lent.
I am on a diet now so I guess I will just extend it through Lent.
I also already say the Rosary everyday.
I will think of something!
Thanks for the idea.
I'm giving up computer games for Lent (Civilization 3 & 4 are very addicting). In prior years, I gave up Cokes, but now that there's Coke Zero, the health impact will be the same. However, I do plan to fast more, so I'll be cutting back anyway.
What I really want to accomplish during Lent is to rebuild my relationships with my wife and kids. It's been a struggle over the past few years, after being laid off from a job, and paying college tuition for my oldest child and daycare for my youngest.
Of course, I want to grow spiritually. Yesterday's homily at Mass was powerful, as it was centered around "new wine into new skin". It was delivered by a priest who was ordained after the death of his wife. His words touched me greatly, and it felt like Jesus was speaking through him.