First Sunday of Lent



Grant, almighty God, through the yearly
observances of holy Lent,
that we may grow in understanding
of the riches hidden in Christ
and by worthy conduct pursue their effects.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

The Season of Lent

Lenten Fasting & Abstinence Regulations, we are to do the following:
Fasting, Alms-giving & Prayer are the traditional disciplines of Lent to be practiced seriously. 

Abstinence: NO Meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays of Lent by All Catholics 14 years and older.

Fasting: is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics 18 years old, but not yet 60. Those bound by the rule may take one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed.

Do you want to fast this Lent?
 
Read the words of Pope Francis

• Fast from hurting words and say kind things
• Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude
• Fast from anger and be full of patience
• Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope
• Fast from in worries and trust in God
• Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity
• Fast from pressures and be prayerful
• Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy
• Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others
• Fast from grudges and be reconciled
• Fast from words and be silent so you can listen

 
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