Participating in Lent this year
I’ve never observed Lent on my own accord before. The rules are simple but challenging. (No, you don’t need to fast the whole season).
| Date | Practice | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) | Fast & Abstain | One full meal (or two half meals), no meat. |
| All Fridays of Lent | Abstain | No meat. |
| Good Friday (April 3) | Fast & Abstain | One full meal (or two half meals), no meat*. |
*No consumption of animal meat except for seafood.
I invite you (yes, you, my dear reader) in this journey, you can modify your own 6-week trial.
Please note that “common sense” should prevail, and that participating should not jeopardize your health.
In addition to fasting, I will be leaving one of my phones at home on Fridays to reduce my screen use. The one I’ll be bringing will have no apps and video games, just for means of communications.
At work, I'll be parking my phone at the counter along with the rest of the employees' devices.
I’ll make a follow-up post on this by Easter Season.
Wish me luck.