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βͺ For my Catholic Readers: Get Yummy Lent Recipes Here π
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Giving up meat on Fridays during Lent this year? Even though I'm not Catholic, my husband's entire family is (including our 4 kids), so I still follow the Catholic Lent fasting rules with everyone else, even though I don't *have* to. (Although, I'm not going to lie... I skipped out last year when I was pregnant, and I was NOT sad about it when I was craving - and eating - EVERYTHING.) β I'm sure I could skip out this year too. I'm nursing, so I'm exempt. But fasting during Lent is honestly something I've grown to look forward to. In this article I wrote for Busted Halo, I share why I participate each year, even though it's not always easy. My reasoning was simple: I wanted to support my Catholic husband in his faith and set a good example for our children. Lent is pretty denomination-friendly, and I definitely didnβt want to have to stand before God some day and explain how dieting for months to look good in a bathing suit isnβt too much trouble but going without meat for a few Fridays is.
Yet, what started as a simple practice to support my family became so much more... Turns out, Lent isnβt just about rules and routines. Itβs not really about fasting, ashes, or giving up chocolate for a few weeks either.
The real purpose of Lent is to get rid of anything that would keep your heart far from God. Itβs about purposeful remembering, preparing your heart for the miracle that is Easter, and making sure you have the soul space available for the work God wants to do in and through you.
And that's why I joyfully participate in Lent each year (even when it isn't easy). If you're participating too, here are a few resources I think you'll find helpful! β In What Can Catholics Eat During Lent, I'm breaking down ALLLL the Catholic Lent rules in a way that's easy to understand and follow -- whether you're been Catholic your entire life, you're a recent convert, or you're just curious why Lenten fish fries are so popular this time of year. This is a resource I WISH I had 10 years ago!! I didn't... but now I'm sharing it with you. β π Click to Read: What Can Catholics Eat During Lent (Complete Guide with Printable!)βββ β
β Looking for quick, easy, and yummy meat-free recipes for Lent? I have a ton of suggestions right here: 50+ Easy Lent Recipes You'll Love to Make. Of course, we always love the staples:
β (Apparently, you're supposed to keep your Lent meals simple and not dine out on Lobster...) But sometimes everyone needs a little variety. β π Click to Read: 50+ Easy Lent Recipes Youβll Love to Makeβ β Have a great weekend! --Brittany Ann Equipping Godly Women β β p.s. Still haven't decided what to give up for Lent? It's not too late! Make sure you visit this post as well: Deciding What to Give Up for Lent? 100 Best Ideas for Adultsβ |
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Brittany Ann | Equipping Godly Women
Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
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