Carrie Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 bump Since the beginning of Lent is so close, thought this should be on page one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Daddy Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I am in on all three, offered up for my family, and my phamily -- Know that I offer prayers of strength for those of us in on this, and I also ask for prayers. Thanks, and God Bless us all a lot --LD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I have a silly question. I am going to fast (water, no food) but am I allowed to chew gum? Or is this considered breaking the fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Fantastic idea. I obviously do the daily Mass, adoration and rosary as part of the timetable here, so not much of an effort I look forward to comparing notes and sharing prayers with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZEr Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I won't be doing the fasting completely . . . I'm planning a Lenten dinner with my kids each friday, so I will probably eat with them, but definitely I'll definitely do the water until then . . . Oh, and you do not lose grace if someone knows about your suffering. That's sounds like a hold over from the Jansenist heresy to me . . . Plus, telling people why you are fasting can be a part of evangelization . . . The way I see it, it might even move them to do a little sacrifice for lent . . . Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I really. really want to join in! I have one problem however. I'm on a very powerfull medication right now that requires that I take it with a meal. I don't want to play any games in that regard because it's one of the most dangerous medicines in the world. There is over 300 possible side-effects. Scary huh? I can't give up meat either, because I'm already a vegitarian. How about if I just eat a small breakfast and nothing else on the 25th and Fridays? That way I can take my pills with my breakfast. Only 4-6 months left and I'm done with this dreadfull medicine. As for daily mass, I'd love too. We had all last week off school so I was able to make it to a few daily masses. The daily mass during lent is at 5:30 so it works out great! And I'd love to pray the rosary daily! Excellent idea dUST! -Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Daddy Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Welcome aboard, yall. :incense: It begins :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Let's keep each other strong in our devotions for Lent! Phamily support all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 Oh, and you do not lose grace if someone knows about your suffering. That's sounds like a hold over from the Jansenist heresy to me . . . But you should be careful for your reasons for telling other people. Personally, when I keep certain things between me and God, it helps me avoid the danger of of letting people know just to "brag" or try to make people think I'm holy. It's a personal thing. Okay... last day to eat a lot of food! I'm getting started right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Daddy Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 There is a Perpetual Adoration Chapel close to my home and I can stop in to make my Holy Hour every Friday, and then head to work… or do this after work on Friday am. It’s a pretty squeet blessing. But this no food, only water… this is already tuff (and it's only day one: Ash Wed ). When I think about it much, I need to remember to say a Hail Mary. God Bless. -- LD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 I said the rosary today, went to mass... But I'm already hungry... haha I can make it, I can make it , I can make it... more water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I'm hungry too...drinking lots of water though. I have my Rosary on my workstation and when I really start thinking about being hungry I pick it up and say a Hail Mary. It helps! At this rate, I'll be saying the Rosary twice every fast day! Keep up the good work pham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I plan on saying a daily rosary -- I go to weekly adoration right now -- I will specifically make the intentions of Phatmass part of my intentions there. I will do the best I can to fast as my health would allow, though I am not giving up coffee. That will incite me to sin and lash out and put me in an uncharitable position in the mornings. :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Well, being that we are "one body," and some cannot fast, how about those that can't fast offer the meal(s) they have for those that are fasting? Unfortunately, I cannot, and it really stinks, because fasting was probably one of the best means of prayer for me. My penance, as strange as it sounds, is not being able to fast I will offer those things I have eaten and will eat for those that cannot, at the moment, eat. Keep it up! God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Well, being that we are "one body," and some cannot fast, how about those that can't fast offer the meal(s) they have for those that are fasting? Unfortunately, I cannot, and it really stinks, because fasting was probably one of the best means of prayer for me. My penance, as strange as it sounds, is not being able to fast I will offer those things I have eaten and will eat for those that cannot, at the moment, eat. Keep it up! God Bless That's a great idea...thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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