It's interesting that I could catalogue each of my failures.  I'm keenly aware of the times I've comprimised, forgotten, or otherwise done something that would have warranted a pater noster or rosary in years gone by.  Does Lent have this effect on anyone else?  I'm interested to know how people deal with Lent.  Is it a 'Challenge' something akin to a diet or contest where we pit ourselves up against a standard or ideal we set for ourselves and then feel discouraged when we fail to meet that standard?  Or is giving up red meat, cola, coffee, or eating out something that we can celebrate?  Is it possible to celebrate discipline rather than be oppressed by it?