tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post3823331504295394556..comments2024-03-05T14:07:28.062-08:00Comments on Ask Sister Mary Martha: Lental SoupSister Mary Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-52050889365734312412007-02-25T09:38:00.000-08:002007-02-25T09:38:00.000-08:00Sister, I read my daughter what you said about her...Sister, I read my daughter what you said about her cranberry sauce... because in this house, if Sister says it, it must be true! So we had cranberry sauce last night and my daughter even shllluppp'd it out of the can and served it to all. Such a good soul she is!<BR/><BR/>~Crisjune cleaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044621352058350336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-91091369893271730442007-02-22T21:49:00.000-08:002007-02-22T21:49:00.000-08:00About that "Reverse Lent" thing being Heaven:You k...About that "Reverse Lent" thing being Heaven:<BR/><BR/>You know, kasia - it just might be. :>D <BR/><BR/>Minus all the physical desires and earthly worries.<BR/><BR/>Hope to meet up with you there some day!cattiekithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812680786463090032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-88241746078500124582007-02-20T10:08:00.000-08:002007-02-20T10:08:00.000-08:00So first you told that boring (to me) basketball s...So first you told that boring (to me) basketball story, and then you answer everyone's question but the "reverse Lent" question, which is the one that I was most wanting to read your answer to. I know, I'm offering it up . . .Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120027058653022897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-8799843842241554692007-02-20T08:51:00.000-08:002007-02-20T08:51:00.000-08:00Isn't "Reverse Lent" actually Heaven?Isn't "Reverse Lent" actually Heaven?Kasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12252276821520357094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-11189467332093613502007-02-19T23:13:00.000-08:002007-02-19T23:13:00.000-08:00anonymous - my husband and I say the morning offer...anonymous - my husband and I say the morning offering every am together before he leaves for work. It's been a nice little routine for us to start our day together with prayer but not burdensome. <BR/><BR/>For lent we're trying something a little different. I've picked something for each of the kids to do to make them leave their comfort zone - for my shy quiet teen I told her she had to start 3 conversations/day at school or home (she was aghast, but I'm sticking with it). For my 9 year old son I have assigned saying something nice to one of the females in the family ("you look nice in blue", or "how was school today?") and so on down the line for whatever is difficult for that person. I'm hoping it works out to be a good thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-45018611484992509302007-02-19T22:39:00.000-08:002007-02-19T22:39:00.000-08:00If you're looking for a saint that can identify wi...If you're looking for a saint that can identify with fasting, pretend person, look no further than St. Catherine of Sienna who often subsisted only on the Host.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-71342464248199119292007-02-19T21:37:00.000-08:002007-02-19T21:37:00.000-08:00Sister, do you happen to know if there is a patron...Sister, do you happen to know if there is a patron Saint for people trying to fast? I have the toughest time fasting every Lent. I would like to try to fast throughout Lent. I could use the extra help. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>GeenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-49341758886117563422007-02-19T14:02:00.000-08:002007-02-19T14:02:00.000-08:00We're not giving up, we're going to add. There's ...We're not giving up, we're going to add. There's a lot of stress on my husband's shoulders right now. We're going to start praying together. For some reason it seems so scary. But it will be a good thing for us and Lent is a good time to start it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-22544596525368720572007-02-19T09:47:00.000-08:002007-02-19T09:47:00.000-08:00Thanks, Sister. This is wonderful practical advice...Thanks, Sister. This is wonderful practical advice to clarify everyone's understanding of personal penance and mortification. I often wonder if some people should merely give up complaining about what they gave up, but that's between them and God.Paulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506171638613025839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-24683608442276528492007-02-19T04:24:00.000-08:002007-02-19T04:24:00.000-08:00I'm still confused on what to give up for lent.......I'm still confused on what to give up for lent....EVERYTHING has a beside's factor!Fouquette Racinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608697219731190181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-63365972396509992022007-02-19T03:07:00.000-08:002007-02-19T03:07:00.000-08:00Mystically married to Christ, y'know. All the way...Mystically married to Christ, y'know. All the way down to the invisible ring. ;>Dcattiekithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812680786463090032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-17840430040749191502007-02-18T22:18:00.000-08:002007-02-18T22:18:00.000-08:00Lucy, I hope you're trying to match me up with som...Lucy, I hope you're trying to match me up with some nice man you know....<BR/><BR/>...but I'm already spoken for.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-70392198729404682112007-02-18T20:33:00.000-08:002007-02-18T20:33:00.000-08:00Sister Mary Martha, Might you consider marriage? ...Sister Mary Martha, <BR/>Might you consider marriage? I'm in love - you da bomb!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-11850558325802956202007-02-18T19:45:00.000-08:002007-02-18T19:45:00.000-08:00Thanks for the answer sister. Thankfully, I live ...Thanks for the answer sister. Thankfully, I live on my own now, so I won't be biting heads.<BR/>Naruto fillers just ended after a year of waiting too, so I can really offer it up. ^_^<BR/><BR/>I look forward to that article on reverse Lent. I have two pre-Lent syndromes:<BR/>1. The urge to enjoy the things I'll be giving up, sometimes to my detriment.<BR/>2. Realizing which things I really should be doing all year, and so having an early Lent in some respects.PraiseDivineMercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15000747762174079070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-67160810106328952372007-02-18T18:56:00.000-08:002007-02-18T18:56:00.000-08:00Maybe John the Baptist was speaking metaphorically...Maybe John the Baptist was speaking metaphorically.<BR/><BR/>There is an actual picture of a Lenten Wreath for you to view.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-89938926164124559732007-02-18T17:04:00.000-08:002007-02-18T17:04:00.000-08:00Sister, John the Baptist said he was unworthy to l...Sister, John the Baptist said he was unworthy to loosen Jesus' sandals. <BR/>You may have missed that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-43465508320869422732007-02-18T16:45:00.000-08:002007-02-18T16:45:00.000-08:00Lenten Wreath of Sundays??Lenten Wreath of Sundays??Staying in Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729612779930162079noreply@blogger.com