Why Penances? Understanding Lent, Fasting, Almsgiving (Ash Wednesday)
Why Penances? Understanding Lent, Fasting, Almsgiving (Ash Wednesday)
It is an obligation of the Church on certain days to Fast and Abstain from meat, and to pray and do almsgiving every day. Fr. Chris Alar explains why do we do penances and what is the meaning within and outside of Lent.
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