In today's hectic world Lent is a precious luxury. Lent is all about looking after our deep-down health. Jesus tells us that Lent's three essential ingredients are almsgiving, prayer and fasting.
Almsgiving is the old-fashioned word for sharing. Prayer for Jesus means shutting the door and enjoying being quietly present to ourselves and God for at least a few minutes each day. Fasting means cutting down on our consumption of good things to enable as to share more effectively. And while we're at it Jesus asks us not to put on a gloomy look. Enjoy the rest of Lent
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