Re: SUNDAYS- Included in Lent or not?

FUTURE · ‎04-11-2010

On 3/23/2014 THEJBUGG said:
${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$ On 3/23/2014 FUTURE said: I've done it both ways. I'm Protestant, so it might be different if you're Catholic. Hubby is hard core that Sundays are free, but I think that's just cause he needs a drink by then (he gave up alcohol -- lol!). I hope they are free, cause I just had half a burger and two cookies (I gave up meat and sweets). Hi to you, EMT!!! Hope you're well.

Uh oh, Future, God saw that! ${#emotions_dlg.lol}$

I also grew up Presbyterian and have never taken Sunday's off during Lent but that's just me. I figure I can give up something from Ash Wednesday until Easter to honor Christ after all that He's done for me. But at the same token, I don't judge anyone who does take Sunday's off.

Whatever works.

LOL! I'm the same way. I have done Lent for the past 10 years or so (didn't grow up doing it), and have only done 2-3 yrs with Sunday off. I could honestly do without the meat and sweets -- it certainly wouldn't hurt!, but have decided to take them off this year. Who knows? Next week I might not take off!

I don't think it's a be-all end-all situation.

Have a nice evening.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

On 3/23/2014 Montana said:
I sacrifice throughout the Lenten period. Have never taken Sundays off.

This is how we were brought up, no days off.

AnikaBrodie · ‎03-10-2010

We do not take Sundays off during Lent. But we are not Catholic so I'd suggest you go by your church's rules.

"Faith, Hope, Love; the greatest of these is Love." ~The Silver Fox~

lovescats · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/23/2014 insomniac said:
Sundays are NOT considered days of Lent. There are 40 days: 6 weeks of 6 days each=36 days. The other four days are Ash Wednesday and the three days that follow.

I go with this answer because I remember when I was a kid adults were supposed to fast also.

PIT-HAG Melissa · ‎03-09-2010

JUST walked in from mass...

The Priest tonight also said Sundays are exempt...and he insists it has always been that way through history...( my dad stated if it is that way it must have just changed)..

Hola,Future- ROTF- we COULD be in trouble together... Smile

JBugg- I appreciate the input!

I like Celery- Thank you and DITTO! ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

Lynda- That is HILARIOUS!

Insomniac- THANK YOU!! That is exactly what I have been trying to "explain" to my dad...

Graycatsrule, Anika& Lovescats.. I think I just have to let my dad see it his way and do things my way without allowing him to make me feel guilty... ${#emotions_dlg.unsure}$

HAPPY SUNDAY and a FABULOUS week to ALL!! CYBER HUGS!!

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sylviahomeatlast · ‎03-11-2010

I think Sundays are ""free"" but I like to keep the ""sacrifice"" momentum going.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

We were told back in elementary school that Sunday was a joyous day and we did not have to sacrifice. Sundays are not part of the 40 days of Lent.

PIT-HAG Melissa · ‎03-09-2010

Hola, Sylvia & Lulu!

Thank you..

I guess I am at least keeping the sacrifice going with FB... ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

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Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

Technically Sundays aren't included and if you gave something up, etc. it is a "cheat" day. However, I personally don't believe in that. I continue through, including Sundays.

Baylie · ‎03-11-2010

I am Methodist (grew up Episcopalian) and to me Sundays are definitely included. My Catholic friends say they are not. Lent is 47 days instead of 40 so a friend told me that is why they can take Sundays off.