For lent I gave up alcohol & mind altering medication (doctor had me on a relaxation med). Each day I add to that with Igive up added sweats today. THe other day I added not to speak negative opinions about anyone. Anyway I have had insomnia for 3 nights and today as well so I unlike the other nights allowed myself to take a Benadrly (stuff in Tylonol PM that make one drowsey) is that a breakage of lent?
What happens if you do slip up during lent?
Do you continue with what ever you gave up on Sudnay?
If you are a clerical person I would reall appreciate an email at:
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God Bless.
Thank you
2007-02-25 15:17:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are 40 days in Lent.
However if you count the number of days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (the day before Easter) you find there are 46 days.
The extra days are 6 Sundays. These Sundays are not really part of Lent. So if you give up not so important like chocolate for Lent you can eat it on Sundays.
If you give up something more important like drugs or sarcasm or endeavor to do some good work then I suggest you keep up the effort on Lenten Sundays.
With love in Christ.
2007-02-28 15:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lent represents the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert before His public life. When you count the days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday you will find that if you don't count Sundays its exactly 40. That is why its called the The Sundays of Lent not the Sundays in Lent. But if you want to continue whatever sacrifice or good works on that particular day, you can do so. After all your sacrifices, fasting and tithing are to discipline yourself into new habits to bring you closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ.
2016-03-16 00:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is admirable that have chosen to give up mind altering drugs, especially alcohol, presumable to give yourself a better awareness of the world and your place in it. But you do need to be able to function. God does not wish to trap you in a contract of your own design.
The idea was yours, intended to make you a better person. "Failing" does not make you worse. Besides, Benadryl is an anihistamine, not a narcotic, and apparently you've been taking it at night when you're SUPPOSED to sleep anyway. Don't beat yourself up because you are tending to your health. The Church exempts people who are sick or weak from things like fasting and abstinence. Lenten promises should be the same.
This promise is between you and God. And it has to be about you. You decide what sacrifice would be meaningful. It shouldn't be too "easy" or too hard. If you find yourself falling short, well,at least you know how hard it is. You can try again or you can change the plan. God's not particular. You're the one who's trying to change.
Of all the days to "slip up", Sunday is probably the best. It's a day of "rest" and if your challenge is especially difficult, a reasonable break makes the campaign more manageable. The goal is awareness of our needs, dependencies and the things we take for granted. It sounds like you already have that.
2007-02-25 16:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear one, I am not of the clergy, but I will give you the understanding of the Lenten sacrifice as I understand it. You should either give up something of meaning to yourself or give something that causes sacrifice. I think, based on your question, that giving up alcohol and speaking negatively seems like a good and kindhearted sacrifice. If your physician has prescribed medication for your health benefit, it does not seem as if this should be something that you give up. I have never heard that you should give up something additional every Sunday during Lent.
If a sacrifice places you in a position where you are exhausted and unable to witness the fruit of the Holy Spirit, it may not be the best idea. Why don't you try giving an extra hour of prayer to the Lord or some food to those who are in need?
peace be with you, and God be with you during Lent and always. Easter will be here soon!
2007-02-25 15:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by jive turkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lent sundays sacrifice question
2016-02-01 01:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point it to give up something you crave. Then the craving will remind you to pray. Fasting for 40 days is quite a religious experience
2007-02-25 15:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋