re: Any Catholic guilt, Lent for you all? Friday no meat? What you got?

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Grocery store sushi

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I guess that is one step above gas station sushi. I am sorry Sushi can be very questionable and be explosive to one's colon.

I do - although in South Louisiana no meat is not all that big a sacrifice given the great seafood we have for me it makes you think and think about why you are doing that and for me anyway can make me think about the way I'm acting and behaving and do better.

Nothing about guilt for me - just trying to live the intent of it and give it up to honor the sacrifice I believe was done for me.

As for Lenten obligations I don't always "Give up" something, sometimes I'll try to do something positive instead. Like do a better job of listening, or something in that vein.

I'm fasting from anger and alcohol this Lenten season. The goal is to leave them behind, as it should be for any Lenten sacrifice. Kids give up candy for 6 weeks then go back to it after. Adults should be more thoughtful about the end goal, i.e. who you want to be after Lent.

I encourage everyone to practice this one, even if you don't associate it with faith or sacrifice to God.

I am Baptist. My wife a Catholic. I enjoy doing it with her, yes it is often a delicious seafood meal, so not a sacrifice. But the awareness keeps Christ in your mind, and that isn’t a bad thing.

Yes, I do Lent. I decided to increase my alms giving, and pray more.