God Conquers Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Well, is it? Does it interfere with Lent's solemn nature? What about if something important is being celebrated? What about feast days? Merci beaucoups tous le monde!!!
Krostandt Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Personally, yes, I would say it is inappropriate. Lent is supposed to be a solemn nature where we purge ourselves and concentrate even more on out spiritual lives. Now, if something important is being celebrated, I guess you'd need to be more specfic. Like if it's a wedding, or prom, I'd say that's fine. Ask your spiritual father. Feast days? Sure. Vodka, anyone?
photosynthesis Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 In lent, Catholics should be doing [i]something[/i] that is a sacrifice made in union with Christ's. Giving up dancing is a way to do that. However, that is not to say that no one should ever dance during Lent. What if you're a dance major, or a professional dancer? There are a lot of ways to offer it up. If you feel called to give up dancing and partying, then that is good. Personally, I don't dance so giving it up wouldn't be a big deal for me.
Christie_M Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 [color=blue] I didn't know about that. [/color]
scardella Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 [quote name='God Conquers' date='Jan 25 2006, 09:09 PM']Well, is it? Does it interfere with Lent's solemn nature? What about if something important is being celebrated? What about feast days? Merci beaucoups tous le monde!!! [right][snapback]866086[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I think your question really boils down to this: Should we have fun at all during Lent? I don't think being morose all Lent is healthy, much less appropriate. You need to have a break from the solemnity every now and again or else you'll drive yourself nuts. [b]As long as there is a spirit of sacrifice and preparation for the coming of Holy Week, I think that dancing every once in a while is ok.[/b] I plan on taking a swing dancing class that will carry on into Lent. If your days feel no different than Ordinary Time, then that IS a problem. Lent is sort of like a spiritual winter. Most days are cloudy and cold, and you have to trudge along in the snow uphill both ways. However, there is the occasional bright and clear day that will remind you that spring will return.
Sojourner Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Maybe it's OK to dance as long as you don't smile while you're doing it.
Theoketos Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I believe it is ok to say alleluia outside of the liturgy. And so dancing outside of the liturgy would be ok as well. That is if alleluia and dancing are both done in a good context.
Sojourner Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 What if you're dancing with geese? Is that OK?
Mrvoll Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 [quote name='photosynthesis' date='Jan 26 2006, 12:15 AM']In lent, Catholics should be doing [i]something[/i] that is a sacrifice made in union with Christ's. [right][snapback]866308[/snapback][/right] [/quote] What if you hate to dance? Would it be as acceptable?
Mrvoll Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Jan 26 2006, 08:20 AM']What if you're dancing with geese? Is that OK? [right][snapback]866484[/snapback][/right] [/quote] How do you dance with geese.
Sojourner Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 [quote name='Mrvoll' date='Jan 26 2006, 10:23 AM']What if you hate to dance? Would it be as acceptable? [right][snapback]866487[/snapback][/right] [/quote] If you hate to dance, maybe dancing IS a sacrifice for you ... [quote name='Mrvoll' date='Jan 26 2006, 10:23 AM']How do you dance with geese. [right][snapback]866488[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I don't know, but if anyone does it's Theoketos.
Jaime Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 There is no liturgical season where it is appropriate for me to dance
element Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 No. My wife and I danced after our wedding...we got married on the eve of Palm Sunday. We boogied down.
avemaria40 Posted January 29, 2006 Posted January 29, 2006 What about going on a junior class trip during Lent?
Socrates Posted January 30, 2006 Posted January 30, 2006 Generally, we're supposed to avoid parties, celebrations, and the like during Lent. (That was the whole reason behind Mardi Gras and Carnival - getting that stuff done with, because there would be none of it during Lent.)
Krostandt Posted January 30, 2006 Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='avemaria40' date='Jan 29 2006, 03:01 PM']What about going on a junior class trip during Lent? [right][snapback]869344[/snapback][/right] [/quote] What about it? It shouldn't be a problem and one should never forsake charity for legalism.
Dave Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 [quote name='God Conquers' date='Jan 25 2006, 10:09 PM']Well, is it? Does it interfere with Lent's solemn nature? What about if something important is being celebrated? What about feast days? Merci beaucoups tous le monde!!! [right][snapback]866086[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Great to see you back, Matt! I probably wouldn't recommend going out dancing every night in Lent, but I don't think it would be a bad thing to have a dance. But I think it would be better to hold it on a Saturday or another day other than Friday. Also, I need to correct you on your French. It's supposed to be "Merci beaucoup tout le monde!!!"
toledo_jesus Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I think the more pressing question is this: "If I'm observing the Lenten fast, can I drink beer on St. Patrick's Day?"
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