Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Giving back, not giving up, is key to Lenten Season
Giving up candy for Lent, the Christian season that begins today, may be a good choice for children, an El Paso priest said.
But mature Christians must do something much more significant in the weeks leading up the annual celebration of Christ's resurrection, said the Rev. Bill Ryan, priest at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
"You should be doing something helpful, service to people or charity, not just giving up something," Ryan said. "If you give up something, who cares? I call that a cheap Lent."
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But mature Christians must do something much more significant in the weeks leading up the annual celebration of Christ's resurrection, said the Rev. Bill Ryan, priest at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
"You should be doing something helpful, service to people or charity, not just giving up something," Ryan said. "If you give up something, who cares? I call that a cheap Lent."
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