The Church has given us times and seasons to use for our spiritual benefit.
Today is Friday and technically, a day of penance in the Catholic Church. Choose something to give up today, (traditionally meat) or something extra to do. Perhaps saying a Rosary in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux uses the image of giving up overindulgence in food as a way to illustrate the need for inner purification. In today's culture, we all need spiritual and emotional purification.
Follow the example of Mary. Let go and let God.
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