A time of repentance, fasting, alms-giving and soul searching.

   Lent is a significant time for religious observance in the Christian community because it is when we remember and reflect on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God, who is also our Savior and Redeemer. It is a good moment to think on what it means to be a Christian. It's also a chance for us to confess our sins and misgivings, repent, and intensify our prayer, fasting, almsgiving, religious practice, and acceptance of others into our faith community as brothers and sisters. In addition, Lent is a time for us to deepen and strengthen our faith, which unites us and enables us to accomplish everything through our love and devotion to Jesus. 

  I observe the Lenten season by praying profoundly and deeply; going to mass; making sacrifices for our Lord Jesus Christ; joining the Stations of the Cross; reflecting and meditating on the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Seven Last Words; fasting; and further developing my spiritual devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ. And let's not neglect the influence that prayer has on our lives. The best tool we have to help us avoid many problems is prayer.  Prayer is a powerful instrument to work a miracle, to make things right or better in our lives since it serves as our private chat with our God, who is aware of everything inside of us. In the end, prayer helps us live a holy life in relation to God.

   Just like any other day. You don’t live and think “good” for a season, then resume to the old ways after. I am what I am all year round. For the benefit of others, we sacrifice something or deprive ourselves of something. That is a sacrifice made for God and others. Instead of taking care of ourselves, we simply let others down. That's generosity; that's fasting, showing concern and love. Because we recognize Christ in them, that is an act of love for both God and other people.  We believe in contributing because doing so increases the gifts and graces we get from our All-Powerful God. Sharing is giving, giving is loving, and sharing is letting people know about our beliefs.