Almsgiving

- a chance for us to share genuinely with our brothers and sisters in need 

- insures our prayer and fasting ultimately help the poor

Fasting

- fast as a genuine act of repentance 

- turns our heads towards God and realize he's all we need

Praying

- Jesus urges to pray sincerely 

- strengthens our resolve to fast and generosity in giving alms

Pray, Fast, and Give alms