Lent~ March 29

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Fast

After you complete any essential morning tasks at the computer for the first time today, turn it off. Do not return to the computer today unless/until it is essential for the running of your household or care of your children.

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Pray

"The silence is so great that I look and do not see, listen and do not hear. The tongues moves in prayer, but does not speak." (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta)

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Give

"It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving" (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta). With every "gift" of service that you give today, give a smile, too.

Lent ~ March 27

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Fast

After a hot breakfast, take a walk. Leave the dishes, the routine, the things on your to-do list. Take everyone with you, but tell them it's a silent walk. See how long you can all just listen to the outdoors.

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Pray

Set a timer to go off every hour today. Every time it rings, offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of your husband.

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Give

Do one of "his" chores today. Don't tell him you did it.

Lent ~ {{The Annunciation}}

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Fast

Give it all up for God.

 

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Pray

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever. 

(Lk 1:46-55)

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Give

Say "Yes!" today, as often and as enthusiastically as you can. Work hard to get to "yes."