Catholics are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Some choose to add an extra day of fasting during Lent as a personal offering. 🌿
An added fast can help build self-discipline and make more room for prayer. It does not need to be extreme. The purpose is to turn away from comfort and refocus on God. When done with care, fasting can deepen the Lenten journey and draw the heart closer to Christ. ✝️
https://young-catholics.com/859/fasting-other-ash-wednesday-good-friday/
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent and calls us to reflection and change. The ashes remind us that life is short and that God’s mercy is always near. 🌿✝️
Lent invites us to pray more, fast with purpose, and care for others. These simple practices help us let go of distractions and return to God. Ash Wednesday sets us on a path of repentance, trust, and renewal as we prepare for Easter. 🕯️
The 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A helps us reflect on our choices. God gives us freedom and invites us to choose what leads to life. 🌿
Jesus teaches that faith is more than rules. It begins in the heart and shapes our words and actions. God’s wisdom brings peace and guides us to love Him and others each day. 🕊️
https://young-catholics.com/2338/6th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-a/
The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds us that faith is shown through action. Jesus calls His followers to be salt and light, bringing goodness into the world. 🌟
The readings focus on helping others, trusting God, and living with kindness. When we serve quietly and faithfully, our lives point others toward God and His love. 🕯️
https://young-catholics.com/2316/5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-a/
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February 2026 invites us to turn our hearts toward God. The Mass readings focus on humility, mercy, and living our faith through real choices. 🌿
As Lent begins, we are called to pray, fast, and reflect honestly on our lives. From the Beatitudes to resisting temptation, Jesus guides us closer to God through trust and action. ✨
https://young-catholics.com/39324/february-2026-mass-readings-resources/
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