I did not grow up in a religious tradition that celebrated or even acknowledged Lent.  I didn’t even understand what Lent was until I was an adult.  However, I did enjoy many a Friday fish fry at the local Catholic church!  I am currently the member of a congregation that defines itself as “non-denominational.” When people ask for my religious affiliation I simply tell them I am a Christian, a follower of Christ.  So why do I celebrate Lent? Because I am easily distracted and innately selfish.  I lose focus and periodically get bogged down in the “stuff” of life.  I over-schedule my calendar