my friend told me the other day, u can have what u gave up on sundays... is this true?
and what did u give up?
2007-03-17 08:10:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm not Catholic, or Christian for that matter, so it's not really an issue.
The point of Lent though, is spiritual growth. People use "giving something up" as a means of observing lent -- self-sacrifice. The trouble is that most don't really understand why they do so.
Rather than giving something up, or in addition to doing so, why don't you spend some time in prayer or study? Why worry about getting away with something on Sundays? If the point is spiritual growth, why not work on that rather than just what you gave up and when you can get it back?
2007-03-17 09:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sundays aren't counted in Lent. If you gave something up for Lent, why would you think you owe God any less on Sunday? The promise is still valid. Sure, people eat what they gave up on Sunday but it doesn't seem right to me.
2007-03-17 15:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by cynical 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an Orthodox, the first Christian church, yes even before Catholics we celebrate Lent in its original form. It is no animal products (meat, egg, cheese, etc), no alcohol, no olive oil, or fish with backbones. There are exceptions on certain days like Annunication Sunday. This is for 40 days ending on Easter. As time passed, the Lent celebration has been changed to be more convenient and most Catholics just give up 1 thing.
2007-03-17 15:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I grew up Catholic, and from what I remember, Sundays were a "cheat day" - you could eat what you gave up for Lent. One of my best friends and her husband are devoted Catholics, they even send their daughters to Catholic School. They, too, observe "cheat day" So it must be okay. I don't really give up things for Lent, because, it's just too easy. I think the focus should be more on improving yourself as a person. Which is why I decided to cut down on smoking and start working out for lent.
2007-03-17 15:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by kisstheboys 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sunday is never a day of penance, so yes you can indulge in whatever you gave-up for Lent on Sunday. I just read some official Church document stating this but cannot remember what it was. I, as well as many catholics, continue to observe the Lenten penance even on Sundays. Do you think Jesus came out of the desert on Saturdays during his forty-day penance? I don't.
2007-03-17 15:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by infinity 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, it you give up something for Lent it is the whole period of Lent not just a day here and there.
2007-03-17 15:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you give up something for lent, that means everyday!
2007-03-17 15:19:59 · answer #7 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sundays are not counted as Lent
I gave up...what was the most difficult. Actually, it was more like adding something into my life that my spirit needs more of.
2007-03-17 15:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I gave up lent.
I lent a guy some money he didn't pay it back, he's a bad guy.
2007-03-17 15:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by chris p 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
technically Sunday is always a joyous day of celebration but, many continue their devotion as it is really a question of love.
2007-03-17 15:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋