(April 5, 2025)
Let this day be one where we take an honest look at our Lenten practices. Are we truly living out our call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving with an open heart? Let this be a day of renewal in our commitment to these practices, knowing that they are part of our preparation for the ultimate gift of Easter.
Is this not, rather, the fast that I choose: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking off every yoke? Is it not sharing your bread with the hungry, bringing the afflicted and the homeless into your house; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own flesh? Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your wound shall quickly be healed; Your vindication shall go before you, and the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer, you shall cry for help, and he will say: “Here I am!” If you remove the yoke from among you, the accusing finger, and malicious speech. -Isaiah 58:6-9
Prayer:
Lord, help us to continue growing in our relationship with You. May our prayers be sincere, our fasts be purifying, and our acts of charity be selfless. Open our hearts to those in need and give us the strength to serve with love and compassion, just as Christ did for us.
“It isn’t good to let our thoughts disturb us or worry us at all.” St. Teresa of Ávila
Make this Lent the best of your life (Prayer, Fasting, Repent, Almsgiving).
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:16
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