Holy Week

it's the Holy Week, so what are you giving up?

i'm a born and bred Catholic. and i've been raised to observe Lent both in the home and in school. my Family does not believe in Lenten holidays like going away to the beach, etc. instead, i was often forced to join processions, avoid eating meat, shower before 3 pm (i was a kid before you know!) keep from laughing out loud and pray.

as i got older, i began to avoid doing those stuff--and getting away with it. in a way, i have a different way of expressing my faith. i don't believe in joining the Via Crucis anymore because it has become a race, each one eager to get to the following station before the others instead of focusing on the prayers.

one time, i was able to do the vacation thing. i went to a beach resort out of town with friends and partied on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. (i thought i'd be struck with lightning. luckily, i didn't)

this year though, i promised to avoid meat on Fridays. it was surprisingly easy to keep. anyway, i am thinking of doing a bigger sacrifice. i'm still wondering what i will be giving up and i don't have much time.