Resolve this Lent to remember the needy. We think of fasting as giving something up. Think of almsgiving (or charity toward the poor) as giving something back. I would especially recommend that you participate in all the activities provided by the Rice Bowl. This is one way that we as a parish community can reach out beyond our own boundaries to assist so many others.

Resolve this Lent to pray more. Avoid telling yourself that there is no time for prayer. Be inventive. As you get ready for the day, in the shower, on your way to work, during lunch, on your way home, while preparing dinner – there are always a few moments for prayer, especially intercessory prayer for others.

Resolve this Lent to fast. Start your fasting with small things: no jam on your toast, no soft drink for lunch, no afternoon snack, no desert with dinner. Fasting has been called "the prayer of the body." When we consciously deny ourselves some small pleasure, we almost automatically become more attentive to things that really matter, like our relationship with God.