Today after mass, Christopher, Joseph and I stayed for pancakes with our parish priests and parishioners. We also had pancakes for afternoon tea since some Tom and Amelia had some friends over after school.
For lent, I am giving up sugar in my coffee. Daniel said I should give up coffee instead of sugar in it. I don't think he would be suggesting that if he lived here. I may try and have a few coffee free days. Will see how it goes.
What are your plans for lent?
Therese.
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I used to give up sugar in my coffee, every Lent, but, this year, I've already given up sugar so I had to think of something else. With what was going on in my mind, at the moment, it seemed right to give up shopping for this Lent. I'm not sure whether it will be easier or harder than the sugar, but I think both would be easier than giving up coffee!
God bless, Therese:)
Hi Therese!
Wasn't it just Advent? I can't believe how fast time is moving. To tell you the truth, I haven't made many plans for Lent. I do plan to give up Diet Coke...it seems to be one of my biggest vices these days. My intent is to give it up all together...but I think starting with Lent is the right thing to do. We plan to attend our parish fish fry nights and my son Nathan has signed up to serve for several Friday night Stations of the Cross/Benediction that we will attend as a family. Also, our parish mission will start next week and we will try to attend as many nights as we can.
I'm not sure why Christmas or Lent sneak up on me....it's not like I don't know they're coming!
I pray your Lent is fruitful and that your Easter is joyous!
We've had pancakes tonight too. Yummy!
I would never be able to give up coffee but the sugar in my coffee mmm I like the idea.
I'm going to read a the Brother Lawrence books again, and keep up with my Bible readings. I'm reading through the New Testament again. Mostly, I'll be praying for patience and guidance(and offering up a lot) for my son who seems to be having a hard time with his faith since he reached adolescence. He has always been very independent, so I think he is having trouble understanding what it means to be free in Christ, but also to be obedient, or under Christ...maybe when he gets older he'll grasp this concept.
Therese, coffee is a gift from God.
I had to give it up for health reasons, but sometimes I dream of drinking it!
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