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The True Spirit of the Lent. Monday First Week of Lent

Breakfast with the Word Monday First Week of Lent Shorter Version

 

The reflection on Gospel of Matthew 25:31–46 reminds us that the true spirit of Lent goes beyond fasting, prayer, and personal sacrifices. While these practices are important, they are incomplete without genuine love expressed through acts of charity and mercy.

 

True religion, as taught in Scripture, is caring for the poor, the hungry, the sick, prisoners, widows, orphans, and all those considered “the least.”

 

Jesus teaches that at the final judgment, people will be separated like sheep and goats based on how they treated others. What truly distinguishes the righteous is not how much they prayed or fasted, but the love and compassion they showed in practical ways.

 

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Whatever we do—or fail to do—for the least of our brothers and sisters, we do to Christ Himself.

Lent, therefore, is a season of love in action. It calls us to examine how we treat those around us, especially the vulnerable and forgotten.

 

Without charity, our prayers and sacrifices lose their meaning. The true spirit of Lent is mercy, generosity, forgiveness, and sincere care for others.

 

May God bless us dearest and be with you in all you do. Amen

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7 Comments
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  2. Regina Ajua Mobu says

    Regina Mobu!Thank you Padre.

  3. Stellamaris says

    dear Lord please give me the spirit of forgiveness, generosity, charity and true care for others 🙏

  4. Paulyn G says

    Lord give me strength and grace to continue this journey with you

  5. Dodoh Peter Anthony says

    Amen 🙏

  6. Theresa Nkeiruka Anyasodor says

    May God gives me the grace to take care of the needy and less previlage in the mighty name of Jesus amen

  7. Amalu Ebere says

    Amen. May almighty God gives us grace to do this lenten season in the way God will be happy with us and forgive us our sin in Jesus’s name we prayed Amen

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