If you desire to make the Great Fast even more real to you, then add to your prayers and fasting Spiritual Acts of Mercy. This week, try sending a card or letter to someone you know is having a difficult time in life. Their difficulty may be because they are ill, lonely, involved in a very difficult relationship or addicted to some substance. Your support could make all the difference to them. They should not know, by the way, that you are doing this as a Lenten spiritual act. Just share with them the joy of life and the love of God.
May someone’s life be better because you care!