Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable

First day of lent, and already I've had to resist getting onto Facebook. I'm pretty sure I've come up with at least 20 status updates since I got up this morning. Out of habit, I even clicked on where I have it bookmarked and almost started to log-in. It's hard stuff, but hey, that's the whole purpose of this. We are getting the chance to get comfortable with what makes us uncomfortable. It's you trying to breakout of the box of habits to reflect upon them. The whole reason we give up lent is so that me way do as Jesus did. We are preparing ourselves for his death.

It's hard to know sometimes what is the best way to do this. What is the right way to fast or give up something for lent? Honestly... there is no true answer. Not even people back in the day(think 5th Century, Socrates) really had a definite answer. The Church  has very nicely set rules for how, who and when to fast. But what you personally sacrifice is up to you. It really is. No one can judge you or should influence your decision. It's just you, yourself and God. Simple enough? And it doesn't always have to be a sacrifice. You can make a promise to do something, such as pray the Rosary once a week or try to attend adoration at your church (I especially, really, a lot, like you have no idea, love adoration!) . If you don't already, just promising to say a prayer everyday is a beautiful start. If you want to share, comment and let me know what you have given up or take the nice little poll on <--that side.

I'm really glad I got to go to mass early before school this morning. Even got a funny look from the Shipley's guy this morning because of the ashes (or maybe because he thought I was getting 3 donuts instead of 2). They lasted the whole day though, they're still there, nicely smudged and all:) Happy first day of lent! 1 day down, only 39ish to go.