Fasting is directed to two things, the deletion of sin, and the raising of the mind to heavenly things. Wherefore fasting ought to be appointed specially for those times, when it behooves man to be cleansed from sin, and the minds of the faithful to be raised to God by devotion.
(Summa Theologica. Second part of the Second part. Question 147. Article 5.)
Have you ever given up anything you liked for God's sake?
Think about something you'd like to give up for the Love of God these next 40 days. Write it down. Also take a note about why you want to give it up and how will it make you closer to God.
+ Until next time, Stay Holy, my friend +