Lent 2010
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| Lent, a Time of Prayer, Fasting and the Giving of Charity |
Prayer
- "Always be joyful; pray constantly; and for all things give thanks;
this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Opportunities:
Fasting:
- "This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound
unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke;
Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke;
Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and
the homeless;
Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back
on your own."
- Isaiah 58:6-7
The Giving of Charity:
- "Set aside part of your goods for almsgiving. Never turn your face
from the poor and God will never turn his from you. Measure
your alms by what your have; if you have much, give more; if
you have little, do not be afraid to give less in alms."
- Tobit 4:7-8
Opportunities: