Feb 24 – Homily – Fr Angelo: The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
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Homily #120224 (
10min) Play- Our motive of fasting is to do penance but we have to make room in our hearts for God. It is only God who can satisfy us - as we decide on how to fast we should pray to Our Lady what will be pleasing to God and to seek advise from a Spiritual Director.Ave Maria!
Mass: Ordinary Form - Friday after Ash Wednesday
Readings
1st Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9
Responsorial Psalm: 51:3-4, 5-6, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15
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2nd Sorrowful Mystery ~ Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother, please obtain for me, from your Son, Jesus, the grace of patience so that I many endure all suffering with resignation. (Passive Mortification is designed by the Hands of God.)
3rd Sorrowful Mystery ~ Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother, please obtain for me, from your Son, Jesus, the grace of mortification so that I may voluntarily suffer physical and spiritual pain for Christ the King. (Active Mortification. This one can be laced with pride if we are not careful.)
My the Sorrowful Mother guide us through this Lenten season, and help us to purify our offerings.
Ave Maria!
A blessed Lenten season to all.