tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post9155953648106068988..comments2023-12-12T19:09:21.403+10:30Comments on Aussie Coffee Shop: Sundays during lent.Theresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-40747419464836492682008-02-13T13:22:00.000+10:302008-02-13T13:22:00.000+10:30Thank you for your inspiration! :-)Thank you for your inspiration! :-)Easter Almuenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633972724785600623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-10098237471299877782008-02-12T22:50:00.000+10:302008-02-12T22:50:00.000+10:30Answered this on my blog. Check out my new posting...Answered this on my blog. Check out my new posting... Thank you Therese! :-)Easter Almuenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633972724785600623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-82245492597017569732008-02-12T10:58:00.000+10:302008-02-12T10:58:00.000+10:30Hi Patty,Welcome to my blog. I hope you will come ...Hi Patty,<BR/><BR/>Welcome to my blog. I hope you will come back often. I enjoy meeting other's over the internet. <BR/><BR/>Why did Jesus fast for 40 days and nights? 40 is a pretty significant number in the bible. It rained for 40 days and nights bring about a new world, the Israelites wondered the desert for 40 years and were bought to a new land. It seems to be a time of purification and Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-7201933702964847322008-02-12T10:57:00.000+10:302008-02-12T10:57:00.000+10:30No, I do not continue my fast on Sundays during Le...No, I do not continue my fast on Sundays during Lent. Remember, we cannot both fast and feast at the same time (for those who object to people suspending their fast).Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535189457383289459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-61088839289305144142008-02-12T08:56:00.000+10:302008-02-12T08:56:00.000+10:30Reading all of the above is sad to say the least.C...Reading all of the above is sad to say the least.<BR/><BR/>Could anyone please explain why Jesus Christ fasted for forty days and forty nights?<BR/><BR/>What are we to make of the temptations He then endured?paddy the papisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653578233648917038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-49455115113480140232008-02-11T17:44:00.000+10:302008-02-11T17:44:00.000+10:30Even though Sundays are "Little Easters", I choose...Even though Sundays are "Little Easters", I choose to continue my Lenten sacrifice. It is a small price to pay for all that Christ suffered for us. My DH and DS do stop their sacrifice and that is okay too. I just need it to grow more spiritually during Lent.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-11703627480118277992008-02-11T13:56:00.000+10:302008-02-11T13:56:00.000+10:30GM,I gave up the message board one year and when S...GM,<BR/><BR/>I gave up the message board one year and when Steve asked me if I was going to go on on Sundays I said, no. If I had gone on, I would have caught up with all the news and it would have been harder to not read it all for another week so I know what you mean about making it harder Monday morning. One of the things on my don't have this lent is Coke Zero. It is probably my drink of all Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-10854926916941598432008-02-11T13:18:00.000+10:302008-02-11T13:18:00.000+10:30Therese, like you I grew up in thought of giving u...Therese, like you I grew up in thought of giving up something all of Lent, including the Sundays during Lent. I gave up basically any beverages other than water, milk, decaf coffee, and decaf teas. I feel like I would be setting myself up for failure if I indulged on Sundays. I love having a cup of regular coffee in the morning. If I indulge on Sunday, I think it would be that much harder Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268747795778073800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-76121116736163431872008-02-11T13:02:00.000+10:302008-02-11T13:02:00.000+10:30lol. I should give up screaming at the children to...lol. I should give up screaming at the children too Vicki.<BR/><BR/>We have cut right back on meat in our house. We have meat as a main meal about 3 or 4 times a week.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-48301429401763969682008-02-11T12:12:00.000+10:302008-02-11T12:12:00.000+10:30We take a "holiday" from our lenten sacrifices on ...We take a "holiday" from our lenten sacrifices on Sundays with one exception this year. I gave up screaming at the kids for lent and when I told them this they asked if I was going to scream at them on Sundays! <BR/><BR/>We fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstain from meat every Friday during lent. Several people I know abstain from meat every Friday of the year Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131866329909789738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-38817423044100374502008-02-11T11:45:00.000+10:302008-02-11T11:45:00.000+10:30Adrienne, I found your source and I am very surpri...Adrienne, I found your source and I am very surprised - it's Catholic Encyclopedia at newadvent.org - which I have always considered reliable and orthodox. Maybe they know something I don't?? I am going to research this some more.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046773358292402621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-40385496940990223752008-02-11T08:37:00.000+10:302008-02-11T08:37:00.000+10:30We abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Fri...We abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday but not on the other Fridays of Lent. I've never heard the Advent or Peter and Paul thingie either! Sundays are not part of Lent so we 'celebrate'. We fast on the Fridays of Lent and on Ash Wednesday 'cept those who, like me, have begun their 60th year. Hope that helps ...Fr John Speekmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608397414319202513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-3690963450864087432008-02-11T08:02:00.000+10:302008-02-11T08:02:00.000+10:30Bless you, ThereseBless you, ThereseAdriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-17184815224832335622008-02-11T08:01:00.000+10:302008-02-11T08:01:00.000+10:30Angela - Check out Catholic Encyclopedia at New Ad...Angela - Check out Catholic Encyclopedia at New Advent. <BR/><BR/>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05789c.htm<BR/><BR/>Catholic Culture gives New Advent a very good rating.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-48700008681427374722008-02-11T07:59:00.000+10:302008-02-11T07:59:00.000+10:30I have forwarded your last post to Fr. John Adrien...I have forwarded your last post to Fr. John Adrienne. I am sure he will inform us all.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-38579696816240713512008-02-11T07:53:00.000+10:302008-02-11T07:53:00.000+10:30Well, I have to admit I found that somewhere on th...Well, I have to admit I found that somewhere on the web. I never heard of the Advent or Saints Peter and Paul thing either but figured - what the heck do I know about England or Australia. <BR/><BR/>I think in the future I'll let Father Speekman inform us of how it's done in Aussie land. I almost emailed him as it was -- wish I had.<BR/><BR/>And maybe Father Tim can help us with England. We'll Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-6906497310191185312008-02-11T05:48:00.000+10:302008-02-11T05:48:00.000+10:30Jane, I think the rational for it is every Sunday ...Jane, I think the rational for it is every Sunday is a celebration of the Resurrection.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-65587133021681712102008-02-11T04:09:00.000+10:302008-02-11T04:09:00.000+10:30Adrienne, in Canada we are not bound to abstinence...Adrienne, in Canada we are not bound to abstinence from meat on any Friday except Good Friday. It is the most stupid rule! I abstain anyway - it's good discipline.<BR/><BR/>Also, I have NEVER heard of fasting on Wednesdays in Advent or on the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul. Where did you get this info? (not trying to sound rude but I am truly perplexed!)Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046773358292402621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-53986502388931839422008-02-11T02:13:00.000+10:302008-02-11T02:13:00.000+10:30...and, thanks for the clock. It keeps me from ha......and, thanks for the clock. It keeps me from having to count up on my fingers. What I think is neat is when I am working away and I realize it's already tomorrow for you by a bunch - not just a few hours.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-89142376501619329812008-02-11T02:10:00.000+10:302008-02-11T02:10:00.000+10:30Ok - well, if I gave up something for Lent I didn'...Ok - well, if I gave up something for Lent I didn't indulge on Sundays. It was all or nothing. I actually didn't give anything up this year (in the way of food) so didn't have to even think about it.<BR/><BR/>Swede - I agree it not all about food - just posting the "rules"Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-35455587928558786332008-02-11T00:41:00.000+10:302008-02-11T00:41:00.000+10:30I remember growing up that my parents had whatever...I remember growing up that my parents had whatever they "gave up" on Sundays. I have never heard any logical rational for it though. Do you know what the school of thought is on that?<BR/><BR/>God Bless,<BR/>JaneJane (a.k.a. patjrsmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04315726536529466575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-11775117257993909122008-02-10T19:49:00.000+10:302008-02-10T19:49:00.000+10:30I love this time of the year, it's a time to deepe...I love this time of the year, it's a time to deepen my relationship with God. (It's not at all about worrying about which food to eat when, Adrienne) ;-) <BR/><BR/>I'm keeping my abstinence (in my case alcohol) on Sundays during Lent. On my blog I'm trying to do a <I>"prayer/poetry/thought of the day"</I> kind of thing. I don't post any of these entry's on Sundays though.jjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870728840376775747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-29363119469816311762008-02-10T19:22:00.000+10:302008-02-10T19:22:00.000+10:30Adrienne,I am not worrying about if it is okay or ...Adrienne,<BR/><BR/>I am not worrying about if it is okay or not. I am just wondering what other's do. I thought the same thing as Laura. That's cheating but I am glad that we have a chance to do some celebrating now.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-60998321874968773512008-02-10T17:42:00.000+10:302008-02-10T17:42:00.000+10:30I only learned that "...except Sundays during lent...I only learned that "...except Sundays during lent" thing a couple of years ago. When I went to Catholic grade school, I heard from some of my friends that they got to eat candy on Sundays (or do whatever they "gave up"). I was aghast! That's cheating! I am warming to the celebratory nature of Sundays but everything in me tells me that that's cheating! Heehee, old dog-new tricks kind of Laura The Crazy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904542599983127845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33193969.post-15621926700395305832008-02-10T16:29:00.000+10:302008-02-10T16:29:00.000+10:30Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are oblige...Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. <BR/><BR/>Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.com