Nowadays,everything is so simple and easy. The product of mankind's continuous search for the latest technologies. No wonder one could see new models of cellphones, computers and electronic gadgets almost every corner in town. They grow in leaps and bounds.It penetrates to even the most remote place in the country. It became part of our daily lives, just like the other basic needs.Can you imagine without these conveniences for a day or two?
The pronouncement of the Vatican for a high-tech fasting is a challenge for us this Lenten season. Minimize but not prohibit. Do not be a slave to this world.
Perhaps, the message encouraged everyone to fast in a modern world. For instance, if one texts fifty times a day, he can reduce it to half. If somebody enjoys facing the computer the whole day, maybe he can have it for an hour. These are just simple things, feasible for everyone to do.
Having accustomed to all these caprices for quite some time now, I know isn't an easy decision. It's like taking away from a child a toy valuable to him.
But the bottom line is sacrifice. Haven't we survive many years ago without these necessities at hand? If we had made it through before then there's no reason why we can't do it now.
The pronouncement of the Vatican for a high-tech fasting is a challenge for us this Lenten season. Minimize but not prohibit. Do not be a slave to this world.
Perhaps, the message encouraged everyone to fast in a modern world. For instance, if one texts fifty times a day, he can reduce it to half. If somebody enjoys facing the computer the whole day, maybe he can have it for an hour. These are just simple things, feasible for everyone to do.
Having accustomed to all these caprices for quite some time now, I know isn't an easy decision. It's like taking away from a child a toy valuable to him.
But the bottom line is sacrifice. Haven't we survive many years ago without these necessities at hand? If we had made it through before then there's no reason why we can't do it now.
Of course I am also practicing high-tech fasting but most of all I also try to do positive sacrifice. Something like instead of just fasting for food I am offering food to those who barely eat regularly. I help students with their homeowrks and projects, etc.
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