Anyone give up cigars for lent?

TMoneYNYY said:
Nope! I love Jesus, but I'm not a Lent fan.
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That's kinda how I feel too, although I am not opposed to it and may give something up in the future. I am more likely to fast (i.e. not eat anything...just clarifying since there seems to be different definitions for fasting) for a day (maybe two...maybe) if I want to focus more on prayer.

My thought has typically been if something is bad don't do it and if it is not bad, why give it up?
 
ghostrider said:
Merely t inform, and not to start anything:

The actual purpose behind fasting and abstinence is to help us connect with the suffering of Jesus. Suddenly, giving up our favorite show or food doesn’t seem so trying in light of what Jesus endured, does it?

Fasting during Lent has its origins in the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert fasting and praying. Days of fasting during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On those days, Catholics over the age of 18 and younger than 60 should eat only one full meal. Two smaller meals can be eaten, but when combined, those two should not exceed the full meal.
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:tpd: Well said.
 
Puro_Angler said:
Well said, but beyond that it's also about self-control and self-discipline. That being said, I've given up beer for Lent. Recently I found myself drinking a lot more than was necessary. These 40 days will allow me to exercise more and seek out a healthier lifestyle. Yes, I will drink once the 40 days are over, but hopefully a little more moderately to make room for new routines. On a side note, I've also found great pairings for cigars like teas, water, root beer, etc.
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Ditto on the well said for your contribution. Additionally, I'd like to point out that fasting as a spiritual discipline was practiced by Hebrew prophets and is widely practiced by other religions as well. This isn't likely to satisfy the original poster of the anti-Catholic rant, but who cares.

As to giving up cigars for Lent, more power to you, my fellow BOTL. I'm not sacrificing cigars (this year it's beer and potato chips -- don't ask). But I once gave up beer AND coffee for Lent. I survived. You will too, and be better for it.
 
kas said:
Ditto on the well said for your contribution. Additionally, I'd like to point out that fasting as a spiritual discipline was practiced by Hebrew prophets and is widely practiced by other religions as well. This isn't likely to satisfy the original poster of the anti-Catholic rant, but who cares.

As to giving up cigars for Lent, more power to you, my fellow BOTL. I'm not sacrificing cigars (this year it's beer and potato chips -- don't ask). But I once gave up beer AND coffee for Lent. I survived. You will too, and be better for it.
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Agreed, sacrifice is good for the soul (and sometimes to the pocket book). I think more people should try to abstain from things, for themselves and not always for religion.
 
Puro_Angler said:
Well said, but beyond that it's also about self-control and self-discipline. That being said, I've given up beer for Lent. Recently I found myself drinking a lot more than was necessary. These 40 days will allow me to exercise more and seek out a healthier lifestyle. Yes, I will drink once the 40 days are over, but hopefully a little more moderately to make room for new routines. On a side note, I've also found great pairings for cigars like teas, water, root beer, etc.
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Interesting side note. In the Catholic parts of Germany, the Lenten fast gave rise to the drinking of a particularly rich and malty lager now know as a doppelbock (double bock) or sometimes Fastenbier. Names like Salvator (root salvation or is it salivation ;) ) . For those not familiar with the style, it's like drinking bread, beer bread ...really, really good, beer bread. Oh, I need a pint right now.

Hang in there Puro_Angler, Easter's coming.
 
did anyone give up breathing for lent? j/k
seriously, just set back a stick you've been wanting to try or one of your trusted favorites to celebrate-does your church mind smoking during services?!
 
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