A thought from Pope Francis for Lent

 Fast from hurting words and say kind words 

 Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude 

 Fast from anger and be filled with patience 

 Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope 

 Fast from worries and trust in God 

 Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity 

 Fast from pressures and be prayerful 

 Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy 

 Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others 

 Fast from grudges and be reconciled 

 Fast from words and be silent so you can listen