Poll: Do you observe Lent via an act of self-denial?
Duh, I'm Roman Catholic.
I'm not Roman Catholic but I deny myself every year
I sometimes participate...when I remember
I've never observed Lent but I'm open to the idea
I have not and will not observe Lent.
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Lent
02-22-2012, 12:37 PM
Post: #41
RE: Lent
(02-22-2012 11:05 AM)exOBCstudent Wrote:  I used to always call it "Lint" as a kid and always assosciated it with the Mardi Gras parades we had in our hometown in Louisiana. We used to collect a bunch of beads too...until the MOG told us how wicked it all was. They always find a way to take from you somehow don't they? Rolleyes

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02-22-2012, 01:13 PM
Post: #42
RE: Lent
(02-22-2012 11:01 AM)boymom Wrote:  What is the history of Lent? Who started it? I could google or wiki it, but I'd rather hear from some actual Catholics (not that there aren't Catholics on google or wiki, but you know what I mean).

Better source than Wiki:

http://oce.catholic.com/index.php?title=Lent
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02-22-2012, 11:36 PM
Post: #43
RE: Lent
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02-23-2012, 12:21 AM
Post: #44
RE: Lent
I attended an Ash Wednesday service at the local Episcopalian church. It was cool. I think I'll keep attending the Lent services this week. I'm considering trying to read my Bible every day for Lent.
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