By Carley Thieret | Asst. Opinions Editor You don’t have to be Catholic to know that Lent is a very important time of year for the Church. Throughout the season of Lent we hear of people giving up chocolate, television and alcohol. Restaurants and fire halls are filled on Friday nights with people hungry to savor their favorite Lenten fish sandwich. Lent lasts for 40 … Continue reading Lent involves more than abstaining