tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post3653174848486945333..comments2023-05-10T10:27:37.644-05:00Comments on Such A Pretty Bubble: Did You Ever Have a Lent Like This?Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978540582978450208noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-22363836375605946872013-04-05T15:43:58.269-05:002013-04-05T15:43:58.269-05:00I love this film - I watched it right before Holy ...I love this film - I watched it right before Holy Week.<br /><br />As for coming through Lent successfully - always better to fail. Easter's a big let down anyway.Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-65370245541185649972013-03-27T19:54:18.418-05:002013-03-27T19:54:18.418-05:00Irim wrote, 'Nails didn't hold Jesus to t...Irim wrote, 'Nails didn't hold Jesus to the Cross. Love did.' Here's to a Holy Week and Eastertide that changes us all.'<br /><br />I'll be contemplating this over the next few days - thank you. <br />Angela M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00224702063837793404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-6562434838537883142013-03-27T08:59:19.321-05:002013-03-27T08:59:19.321-05:00I *almost* made it this Lent with all my Lenten pr...I *almost* made it this Lent with all my Lenten promises but I found myself finding excuses to break them. Most were legit excuses, but the rest... not so much. However, I feel good about the fact that it made me realize two things: 1) *I* can't do this without God's grace. I am not in control of everything like I thought I was. 2) My family really can get out the door in time for 0730 Mass and the kids really do behave for it and we all get a good start to the day because of it. <br /><br />Another good thing that came of Lent-- it's made me realize that while I like facebook... I have a true love/hate relationship with it. I love being off of it because I can devote my time to better, more fulfilling endeavors that result in my family being happier but I hate it because I realized I do enjoy being that "nosy neighbor" and checking in on all my friends, especially my fellow milspouses. Lent forced me to only spend time on FB on Sunday's and while it felt easy at first, I slowly started to realize that I'd make those excuses. Like I said above, some were legit reasons for me to be on there, others... no. <br /><br />I do like the trend I ended up starting with my friends of asking if I could pray for others though. Never thought I'd want to do that but the more I do it, the more I enjoy praying for others. Makes me feel as if I'm able to help them. Dirtdartwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671888274136206862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-31611144336664936052013-03-27T06:45:47.907-05:002013-03-27T06:45:47.907-05:00My plan for Lent was to try to let go of all the p...My plan for Lent was to try to let go of all the places I'm grasping and dissatisfied with my life and let G-d take the lead and trust that this was where I needed to be. Also, was going to work on being less critical/judgmental. Had a G-d box and everything to help. <br /><br />Three hours into Ash Wednesday...pretty much.<br /><br />*Hugs*, hon - hang in there! Keep on keeping on, and remember this Holy Week, as was noted on a church sign on Rt 27 in my home state of MD - yes, the road to Damascus - 'Nails didn't hold Jesus to the Cross. Love did.' Here's to a Holy Week and Eastertide that changes us all. xxPragmatic Mystic https://www.blogger.com/profile/08877990361303745003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-31557013058233826462013-03-26T15:52:26.929-05:002013-03-26T15:52:26.929-05:00I have not succeeded. I have forgotten. I have pu...I have not succeeded. I have forgotten. I have pushed it aside. But the good news is, we can return. We can come back. We can try again. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220512226096382610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-19298897687795007942013-03-26T13:29:25.406-05:002013-03-26T13:29:25.406-05:00I made a conscious effort not to do anything for L...I made a conscious effort not to do anything for Lent, other than what is required. And guess what.....I succeeded!<br /><br />Now you made me want to go watch Chocolat!<br /><br />CatladyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-83551338962047678022013-03-26T12:15:16.436-05:002013-03-26T12:15:16.436-05:00I think a lot of Catholics have experienced suffer...I think a lot of Catholics have experienced suffering this Lent that they didn't sign up for. I gave in to a package of six delicious Reese's Peanut Butter eggs that an online friend sent with some "Re-elect Benedict" stickers. The first two were under the Sunday loophole, but the last four were <i>"Who cares, I've suffered enough!"</i><br /><br />I'm ready for Easter!Kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722282603037162413.post-64787987837208027102013-03-26T10:37:58.051-05:002013-03-26T10:37:58.051-05:00This post makes me smile. You said it all in that ...This post makes me smile. You said it all in that one sentence - you can't do it yourself. Jesus, I trust in You. :)<br />Angela M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com