Holy Gospel: February 19 "The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast." (Matthew 9:14-15)
Holy Gospel: February 18 “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.” (Luke 9:22-25)
Practical Tips for Lent Fr. Michael Sliney, LC gives some practical tips for how we can grow in holiness during the season of Lent
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