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This message serves as a guide for those seeking to integrate moral and social responsibility into their Lenten or fasting observances, fostering a deeper connection between interior devotion and external benevolence. 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let us tear up all unjust agreements;\u003Cbr>let us give bread to the hungry\u003Cbr>and welcome to our house\u003Cbr>the poor who have no roof to cover them,\u003Cbr>that we may receive mercy from Christ our God.\u003Cbr>-Byzantine Vespers |\n| --- |\n| |\n| [www.jesuitresource.org](www.jesuitresource.org) |","cbCaimgiEU0DYty1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimgiEU0DYty1","pdf",508523,"English","# Spiritual Fasting\n## Acts of Mercy\n## Seeking Divine Grace","[{\"question\":\"What does the text suggest beyond physical fasting?\",\"answer\":\"The text emphasizes the importance of fasting in spirit, which includes letting go of iniquity, renouncing violence, and tearing up unjust agreements.\"},{\"question\":\"What specific acts of charity are encouraged?\",\"answer\":\"The document encourages providing bread to the hungry and welcoming the poor who have no shelter into one's home.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the ultimate goal of these fasting practices?\",\"answer\":\"The ultimate goal is to receive mercy from Christ, as the text connects acts of compassion and justice with divine grace.\"}]","Let Us Fast - Spiritual Reflections | PDF",1790657035]