March 14

“We do not become perfect by the multiplication of exercises, penances,
and austerities, but rather by the purity of love with which we do them.”

-St. Francis de Sales: Spiritual Conferences 13 (17th Century)

Today’s Reflection

When you give up something for Lent, why are you doing it? Out of habit, because it’s what is expected of you, or out of love for the God?