During the season of Lent, we prepare for the mystery of Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
In Pope Francis’ Lenten message this year, he refers to the words of St. Paul, and warns that when we fail to live as children of God, our behavior towards our neighbors becomes destructive and so too our communion with God. So now, perhaps more than ever, our world relies on compassionate people like you to bring love and hope to those most in need.”Let us leave behind our selfishness and self-absorption, and turn to Jesus. Let us stand beside our brothers and sisters in need, sharing our spiritual and material good with them.” Pope Francis’ words inspire us to open our hearts to the vulnerable and forgotten.