Jesus commands men to give alms to the poor, to pray and to fast. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can make a challenging Lenten vow and by growing in the Virtue of Fortitude so he can have the strength to fulfill his Lenten vow.

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Ash Wednesday - Jesus commands men to give alms to the poor, to pray and to fast - February 18, 2026 - Mt 6:1-6, 16-18