"We are Christians, and strangers on earth. Let none of us be frightened; our native land is not in this world."  St. Augustine

10 Reasons to Fast This Lent

1. Jesus did it.
2. Fasting is a traditional sign of sorrow.
3. Fasting helps us empty ourselves and focus on God and others.
4. Fasting gives us that familiar ‘yearning’ feeling.
5. Fasting helps us develop self-discipline.
6. Fasting reminds us that our bodies are part of our prayer.
7. Fasting helps us be more mindful of others.
8. Fasting builds our sense of community as Church.
9. Fasting makes Easter more joyful.
10. Fasting helps us imitate Jesus.
(Amy Ekeh – St. Anthony Messenger) 

Make your Lent your gift to Jesus you can use 1 or all 10 of the reasons above or develop one of more reasons yourself.  If you do you will have a great Lent, a Lent that helps you grow closer to Jesus.

May God Be Praised!