WHAT THEY WILL DO FOR LENT

Dear Readers,

Looking for something to do for Lent? Just in case you missed this, here are some ideas from the Feb. 20, 2009 Houston Chronicle, with our very own Cardinal DiNardo heading the list:

WHAT THEY WILL DO FOR LENT

• Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo: Galveston-Houston Catholic Archdiocese. Will give up snacks and sweets, especially doughnuts, and will spend more time in meditative reading with the Gospels.

• Ron Trevino: Channel 11 anchor. Will give up selfishness and do more charitable work.

• Bill Balleza: Channel 2 anchor. Will focus on personal improvement, being more positive and less judgmental

• The Rev. Frank Rossi: St. Michael’s Catholic Church pastor and vicar general of the Catholic archdiocese. Will be more mindful in his diet and will read by Thomas A. Kempis

• The Rev. Mario Arroyo: St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church pastor. Will give up junk food, spend more time in chapel and donate to charity

• Antonio Hernandez: Latinos Unidos Realty owner. Will give up alcohol, red meat and other rich foods

• Sister Madeleine Grace: University of St. Thomas theologian.Will give up snacking, spend more time in prayer, do the Stations of the Cross daily

• Robert Ivany: University of St. Thomas, president. Will give up alcohol and reach out to friends from his past

• Manuel Leal: Retired judge. Will give up chocolate, steak and ice cream and donate to the Salvation Army.

• The Rev. Andrew Doyle: Episcopal Diocese of Texas, bishop coadjutor. Will fast until sundown on Fridays

• Sofia Adrogue: Attorney Will give up caffeinated coffee

As for me, even before I saw Cardinal DiNardo's resolution, I had decided to give up sweets for Lent, especially doughnuts, as well as diet Dr. Pepper. And the money I would have spent on these things will go to our Diocesan Services Fund, of course!. I also resolve that when I'm tempted to complain and grumble, I will make try harder to look for and affirm the good.

Lenten joy to one and all! AC