What's everyone doing for lent!

[SeminarianMike]

As someone studying for the catholic priesthood I am a bit curious. What is everyone giving up or doing for this Lenten season. I'm just curious and would appreciate anyone sharing their penance, alms giving or prayer intentions this Lenten season. :)


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[77T]

Welcome to TRF Mike - but we sort of avoid discussions centered on Religion and several other topics...https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=11242

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by 77T

Welcome to TRF Mike - but we sort of avoid discussions centered on Religion and several other topics...https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=11242

There's no need for this to apply to this thread.

I don't doubt there are plenty here who observe this type of tradition and can compare their choice (or not) of forgoings.

Since I've not been brought up this or any other way I'm not doing anything different than any other period but I must say that I can't see me wanting to eat another darned pancake for a month or twelve.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

There's no need for this to apply to this thread.

I don't doubt there are plenty here who observe this type of tradition and can compare their choice (or not) of forgoings.

Since I've not been brought up this or any other way I'm not doing anything different than any other period but I must say that I can't see me wanting to eat another darned pancake for a month or twelve.

Good deal -

In that case it's chocolate for me. Been that way for 60+ years and won't change...

[GradyPhilpott]

I'm not Catholic, but I've had to give up so many things in my old age that I think I'm covered for this lifetime. Those are mugs of diet root beer.

[SeminarianMike]

Sorry lol we can delete thus


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[crew]

Giving up salt for Lent. I use too much of it and, to me, it's a sacrifice (of sorts) to go without it. I did it once before and hoped that I'd get used to living without it. I didn't.

[SeminarianMike]

Definitely a sacrifice! Glad ur letting my thread stay everyone! I won't post anymore religious topics but this is nice :)


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[theloxmyth]

I do work at "Bishop Zubik's house," as your locksmith.

Even though we're protestant, we have fish on Fridays.

As well, come join us for fish at Keith Heinritz Catering at 209 Brinton Ave in Trafford, my brother!
We eat early at around 3:30-4:30 Fridays during lent.

IF you come in, simply ask at the register if the locksmith is in.

Deacon Craig : )


^Turner's Iced Tea^

[HL65]

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

I do work at "Bishop Zubik's house," as your locksmith.

Even though we're protestant, we have fish on Fridays.

As well, come join us for fish at Keith Heinritz Catering at 209 Brinton Ave in Trafford, my brother!
We eat early at around 3:30-4:30 Fridays during lent.

IF you come in, simply ask at the register if the locksmith is in.

Deacon Craig : )


^Turner's Iced Tea^

My man Deacon Craig as another Protestant living in the Burgh with best fish sandwiches around hard not to eat fish on Friday isn't it. Yinz don't have much choice.

If in town make sure you stop at one of these 3 places on a Friday: E Town Bar & Grille in Etna, Sunny Jim's Tavern on Camp Horne Road and The Robert Wholey Co. in the Strip District.

[theloxmyth]

Originally Posted by HL65

My man Deacon Craig as another Protestant living in the Burgh with best fish sandwiches around hard not to eat fish on Friday isn't it. Yinz don't have much choice.

If in town make sure you stop at one of these 3 places on a Friday: E Town Bar & Grille in Etna, Sunny Jim's Tavern on Camp Horne Road and The Robert Wholey Co. in the Strip District.

Hey brother Ken!

Yunz NEED to pop over to my end of town and join me at Keith's Catering at
209 Brinton Ave in Trafford (15085) around 3-4 almost any Friday in Lent.

You have my number, so set me know if you can make it one Friday.

Mike B (from Ct.) and me at Keith's, last year...





The coleslaw and the mac and cheese, both homemade, are killer!

[Chewbacca]

Hi Mike, love the bentley. and i'm giving up Nutella.

but this thread made me think of this funny dialogue from Cannonball Run's Burt, Dom, Sammy and Deano.

#1

Fenderbaum: [Fenderbaum and Blake's Ferrari drives alongside J.J.'s ambulance] Pull over! We want to give you our blessing!
Victor Prinsi: J.J., there are two priests in that car. They want us to pull over.
J.J. McClure: Victor, that's two priests driving a Ferrari. When's the last time you saw two priests drive a Ferrari? What are they doing, taking home the bingo money?
Victor Prinsi: No, they're doing the work of the Lord. In a Ferrari, they can just do it faster.

#2

Fenderbaum: We've got a secret weapon. God is our co-pilot!
The Greek: You'll need him!
Jamie Blake: *God* is our copilot?
Fenderbaum: Uh huh...
Jamie Blake: Remember our car?
Fenderbaum: Uh huh...
Jamie Blake: Two seats?
Fenderbaum: Two seats...
Jamie Blake: Where's he gonna sit?
[smack]
Jamie Blake: Where's he gonna sit?
[smack]

i love this forum!

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Hi Mike, love the bentley. and i'm giving up Nutella.

Take that back!!! We dont want that kind of profanity on trf!

[AzPaul]

For me, it's candy and alcohol.
Not gonna be easy, either.

[rolio]

Sugar?

[hdrazor251]

Not Lent, but after grossly over doing it when the Redskins won the Superbowl in 1987, I gave up alcohol for the month of February. February has been dry ever since.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

Not Lent, but after grossly over doing it when the Redskins won the Superbowl in 1987, I gave up alcohol for the month of February. February has been dry ever since.

I won't give in on booze, but I guess if you have to stay dry for a month, February is the best (and SHORTEST) month to do so.

[theloxmyth]

The first pic doesn't show the delicious volume of the pound of fish included in one dinner.

Coleslaw and mac&cheese are both homemade.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

The first pic doesn't show the delicious volume of the pound of fish included in one dinner.

Coleslaw and mac&cheese are both homemade.

Looking good there friend!

[theloxmyth]

Originally Posted by HL65

Looking good there friend!

What are YOU doing next Friday around 3-4pm, Bro. Ken?

Bro. Mike may be coming to Trafford for fish!

[SeminarianMike]

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

The first pic doesn't show the delicious volume of the pound of fish included in one dinner.



Coleslaw and mac&cheese are both homemade.

Hey! Looks amazing maybe this Friday we meet for some fish sammiches and chat on some watches! And yes I did say sammiches :D


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[bmac11c]

I gave up alcohol which was a BIG mistake!!! I'm drying out and I'm having a hard time with it!!!

[theloxmyth]

Originally Posted by SeminarianMike

Hey! Looks amazing maybe this Friday we meet for some fish sammiches and chat on some watches! And yes I did say sammiches :D


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Call me to give me a heads-up.
(I've PM'd my cell to you previously.)

I'm usually there between 3-4 and that will allow you to avoid the majority of the rush hour.

IF you wear your Skydweller cover it with plastic, for the drool!

[kcjack]

Lent kind of snuck up on me this year and didn't even realize Ash Wednesday was today until Father Joe mentioned it in mass last Sunday. I gave it some thought and I'm giving up sweets. It's not so much a helath thing but the fact that I enjoy them so much so I think it will be a real reminder (not in scale but due to the frequency in which I indulge) of the sacrifice made for me. Maybe we should keep the thread going through the Lenten season?

[Floorguy]

I give up meat on fridays. Dosen't sound like much to some, but being a huge steak eater, it's a big deal to me!

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by Floorguy

I give up meat on fridays. Dosen't sound like much to some, but being a huge steak eater, it's a big deal to me!

Thats what I do too. I agree that others don't see this as much of a sacrifice, its a lot for me. So much so that I load up on meat Thursday night and can't wait until Saturday morning comes.

I am, however, giving up gluttony this year as I have found that I often overindulge in too many ways.

[wantonebad]

I am giving up talking to Monty, I may refer to him but I will not address him directly.

[AK797]

Not for lent but last year I gave up sugar and carbs as my blood sugar was getting high and diabetes runs in my family, one year on and I've lost twenty kgs, doctor initially wanted 5kgs, and blood sugar is normal, and now I eat 1 portion of carbs a day, usually chocolate or cake, and haven't put any weight back on in 3 months. Only diet/eating plan that has ever worked for anyone I know.

[Ed Rooney]

Not sure yet. Maybe the Chinese buffet near my office.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by SeminarianMike

As someone studying for the catholic priesthood I am a bit curious. What is everyone giving up or doing for this Lenten season. I'm just curious and would appreciate anyone sharing their penance, alms giving or prayer intentions this Lenten season. :)


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When you finish studying and take that vow of poverty, I'll be happy to take care of your Rolex for you!