Fr. Charlie Gallagher writes, "In this third week of Lent, I would like for us to focus on the Lenten practice of fasting. In the Gospel from Ash Wednesday Jesus said, “When you fast, do not look gloomy” (Matthew 6:16). Jesus said “when you fast” and not “if you fast.” Our Lord expected that fasting was going to be a normal part of the spiritual lives of those who followed Him...."
