Joyful Reparation Challenge: Make a Lenten program of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Holy Gospel: February 17 "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father." (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)
Fasting and Church Teaching Days of penance are particularly appropriate for spiritual exercises, penitential liturgies, pilgrimages as signs of penance, self-denial, fasting, almsgiving, charitable, and missionary works. -CCC 1438
Recalling God’s Blessings Challenge: Today write down the things you have been seeking that could take you away from Christ.
What’s Wrong with Seeking Signs? Challenge: Spend some time today acknowledging and thanking Jesus for the signs he has given me to know, love and serve him better in my life.
Blessings and Curses Challenge: Proactively fast from manifestations of pride by implementing concrete actions of humility.
The Seven Deadly Sins, #3 Pride Father Michael explains the dangers of the sin of Pride and gives some tips on how to overcome this sin and win inner peace.