Joel called God's people to genuine repentance: "rend your hearts and not your garments." to fast, weep, and pray for God’s mercy. Jesus taught disciples to practice Lenten pillars – fasting, prayer and almsgiving, not for public admiration like hypocrites, but in secret. God, who sees, rewards the sincere heart. Flesh blinds us, to awaken spirit we have to control flesh through fasting & prayer. Then you will begin to see the ones God has entrusted to you in a different light. Let’s begin charity at home this Lent!