The Lenten fasting and Charity are intimately connected.Fasting (penance, recollection) helps us in our prayers to God and opens our hearts to those in need.

• 四旬期的斋戒和爱德有密切的关系，斋戒 (克苦、收歛心神) 既能帮助我们祈祷敬主，更能解放我们的心胸去关怀有需要的人。