Shedy Kay The Big Fish
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Day 3 – Friday after Ash Wednesday Theme: The Fast that Pleases God Scripture: Isaiah 58:6–7 – “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness… to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house?” Invocation of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, purifier of hearts, teach me the meaning of true fasting and form in me a love that is sincere and active. Meditation Lord, today You correct my understanding of sacrifice. Fasting is not only about food but about love. I can deny myself meals yet still feed pride, anger, or indifference. The fast You desire reaches the heart and touches the neighbour. It loosens injustice, softens harshness, and awakens generosity. Lent is not a display of discipline but a conversion of love. When I fast, I learn that I am not sustained by bread alone but by Your grace. When I give, I reflect Your mercy. When I restrain myself, space is created for charity. Teach me to fast from selfishness, from quick judgments, from neglect of the poor and the lonely. Let my penance become compassion. Petition Father, purify my intentions. May my fasting lead to charity, my prayer to mercy, and my sacrifice to love that serves others. Resolution Today I will unite my fasting with a concrete act of charity – sharing, helping, or reaching out to someone in need. Closing Prayer Lord Jesus, You fasted in the desert and gave Yourself for the life of the world. Shape my Lenten sacrifice into love for God and neighbour. Let my small offerings participate in Your great love for humanity. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.)










