Pope Benedict XVI gave this great reminder to us all recently regarding fasting during Lent. And I figured it was appropriate to post since we’ve just passed the half-way point of this Lenten season!
“Lenten fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward things like giving up food, or television. But there are many other creative ways we can welcome Jesus’ healing touch this Lent. Fast from:
- Anger and Hatred – give your family and everyone you come across an extra dose of love each day.
- Judging Others – Before making any judgments, recall how Jesus overlooks our faults.
- Discouragement – Hold on to Jesus’ promise that He has a perfect plan for your life.
- Complaining – When you find yourself about to complain, close your eyes and recall some of the little moments of joy Jesus has given you.
- Resentment or Bitterness – Work on forgiving those who have hurt you.”
- Pope Benedict XVI
It’s never too late to renew or add to your Lenten fast!
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Posted Mar 24, 2009
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Thanks for sharing this! Very nice : )
God bless+
Becky
Most of the time, I go into Lent with the determination of fasting from food. I go into Lent armed with a list of things that I am going to ‘do without’.
Yet, as Lent progresses the Lord Jesus seems to say “No, you are going to give me your Lent and I am going to show you what I want you to work out of your life.”…He reveals truths about myself that I end up viewing, praying over and working out. Instead of successful Lent in my eyes it ends up a successful Lent in His eyes…..Praise be to our Jesus!
I like it..Thanks for sharing this.