"Do you want to fast this Lent? Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude"
- Pope Francis
About this Quote
This quote from Pope Francis encourages us to use the season of Lent as an opportunity to practice self-improvement. He suggests that we must quick from using hurtful words and rather focus on speaking kindly. He likewise motivates us to quickly from sadness and rather fill our hearts with thankfulness. This quote is a pointer that Lent is a time for reflection and growth, which we must utilize it to progress versions of ourselves. It is a call to action to be more conscious of our words and actions, and to strive to be more positive and grateful. By following Pope Francis' suggestions, we can use Lent as a time to end up being more compassionate and understanding individuals.
This quote is written / told by Pope Francis somewhere between December 17, 1936 and today. He was a famous Pope from Argentina.
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