How do we make our preparation for these winter feasts real? While prayer is the first act we can do, we can also make our preparation much more concrete by voluntarily offering gifts of love and support to others. Try this during this first week of the Fast:

SEND A GREETING CARD TO SOMEONE WHO IS ALONE OR SHUT-IN

We can be life-giving to others by just remembering them, letting them know that we are thinking about them. Although it may seem like a little act, it is a gesture of love that can mean a lot to someone who is alone.