Lent

So as you have probably noticed I am Episcopalian. We are in the church season of Lent. This is a very important time for us and Catholics. Jesus went into the wilderness for forty days to be tempted by the devil. Now we pick things to give up or take on for Lent.

I thought hard and long about this, as it is a chance to get closer to God. Two years ago, I gave up soda. That was very difficult and I came out healthier because I now drink less soda.

This year I decided to pray more. This is kind of hard for me because I feel I am not very good at praying but I am hoping to overcome that this year.

I have not been doing well so far. I did not pray yesterday or the day before.

What are you doing for Lent?

Oh and I am rather confused, do denominations other than Catholicism and Anglicanism celebrate Lent? I really only hear people talk about it in connection with Catholics which angers me because I AM NOT CATHOLIC!

Odette