Joyful Reparation Challenge: Make a Lenten program of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Holy Gospel: February 17 "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father." (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)
Fasting and Church Teaching Days of penance are particularly appropriate for spiritual exercises, penitential liturgies, pilgrimages as signs of penance, self-denial, fasting, almsgiving, charitable, and missionary works. -CCC 1438
Recalling God’s Blessings Challenge: Today write down the things you have been seeking that could take you away from Christ.
What’s Wrong with Seeking Signs? Challenge: Spend some time today acknowledging and thanking Jesus for the signs he has given me to know, love and serve him better in my life.
Blessings and Curses Challenge: Proactively fast from manifestations of pride by implementing concrete actions of humility.
The Seven Deadly Sins, #3 Pride Father Michael explains the dangers of the sin of Pride and gives some tips on how to overcome this sin and win inner peace.
How Can I Better Prepare for Lent this Year? So preparing for Lent means getting ready to hear and heed what God wants to say to you during those days. The Church gives us three general directives in this regard. Father John Bartunek explains.