It’s been years since I’ve actively practiced a religion. I’m a recovering Catholic who considers myself spiritual and believes in God, but I don’t identify with the Catholic church. I’d love to explore the Wiccan lifestyle, but because I do believe in God, I don’t know that I could fully immerse myself into it.
But since I was a Catholic for so many years, I also have the Catholic guilt. I’m 36 years old, and two years ago was the first year that I actualy gasp ate meat on a Friday and ate between meals on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. My toe tips felt like they were on fire, as if I had tiptoed through hell.
I still feel like I should give something up for Lent. Why? I don’t know. In the past I’ve given up pop, Starbucks, ice cream, doughnuts – all things I love. However, on the diet I’m on now, I don’t eat any of those things anyway, so I’m kind of at a loss of what to give up. Pretty much any food is out of the picture, as I don’t eat things that are bad for me now, and I can’t really give up the things I NEED to eat.
If you’re giving up something, what is it? Have any suggestions for me?
About Katie
Came across your blog, Katie. For years, I thought about “giving something up.” But now, I’ve been trying to go out of my way to “do something” extra for people. This year, I’m writing a letter to someone different each day, telling them why I think they’re special and unique in my life and in the lives of others. It’s my way of trying to observe Lent in the way Jesus did: by spending his moments loving people and listening to them, rather than dreading his upcoming crucifixion. Good luck!