POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR MARCH

Evangelization: That Christian communities, especially thise who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.

Lenten Reflection.

Fast from judging others; Feast on seeing the best in people.

Fast from emphasis on differences; Feast on unity of life.

Fast from despair; Feast on hope.

Fast from thoughts of illness; Feast on the healing power of God.

Fast from words that destory; Feast on phrases that are encouraging.

Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude.

Fasy from anger; Feast on patience.

Fast from being negative; Feast on being positive.

Fast from worry; Feast on trust.

Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation.

Fast from hostility; Feast on peacemaking.

Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness.

Fast from constant activity; Feast on slowing down.

Fast from disrespect; Feast on recognising the sacred in all life.