OK...I couldn't resist

I just had to come back & check on my blog.

Celestino....I do realize that blogging is not a sin. That's not what this Lent thing is all about. The idea is to give up something I enjoy, When I give up something I enjoy, whether it be blogging, eating sweets, drinking coffee, I am more mindful of my relationship with God. Guess you could say it removes distractions to my spirituality.

In response to the question by Freethinker, Lent lasts until Easter. Lent is very symbolic you know. The forty days of Lent represent the period which Jesus spent in the wilderness. According to the Bible , he fasted for forty days. Yes, he was tempted too during this time.

Giving up is not all there is to Lent. It is a time when I also try to perform charitable acts. Maybe volunteer, or donate to a charity, or send an anonymous gift to a family in financial difficulties.

According to tradiditon, Saturdays are exempt from fasting. So technically, I can blog on Saturday!