As somebody pointed out, Lent is mainly about reflection. From my point, that means giving up something only insofar that it gets in the way of reflection, or if giving it up will give you more time or inclination to reflect. I'm unemployed, so I need no extra time. I reflect -a lot.-
One way to reflect is through action, though, and the wife and I will be making and serving dinner to some homeless folks as part of a local volunteer program. There'll be time to sit and talk. And I have no doubt I'll have a lot to reflect upon afterwards.
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