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Can someone give up Lent for Lent?

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Unless you are talking about a very high order of awareness and spirituality, the answer is no. More than likely the questioner is being a little tongue-in-cheek. Giving up Lent for Lent would clearly not be in keeping with the spirit of the season.
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