Q: Instead of giving up something for lent, can I start doing something as a penance?
A: This is actually an IFQ (Infrequently asked question). This question has been forwarded to the IFQ Department. The IFQ is currently handling a deluge of work brought on by failures to fill various vacancies in Federal Government. In the meantime, https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/missing-element-in-my-lenten-penance/ .