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Lent. A time of sacrifice. For Catholics, it's a time to give up things - vices, distractions, what have you - so you can focus on your relationship with the Creator... And it all starts on Wednesday - Ash Wednesday - as the faithful enter into the Lent season...
Some of your Catholic friends will disappear from Facebook. Giving up the social media site for 40 days is almost as common as giving up alcohol, coffee and sweets.
However, 56 percent of those who give up Facebook for Lent admit to spending more time on other social media sites.
So... let's eliminate the BS. The excuse "I need to use this for my job" doesn't apply. "I need to be connected so I am informed," isn't an excuse.
Could you give up social media? Facebook? Instagram? Twitter? For 40 days? Are you hooked? Addicted?
How would you replace the vice?
Could you do it?
Think about it... and discuss!