Jesus teaches

About fasting, almsgiving, and prayer

Fasting

Fasting

At the proper time, empty to be filled by God, emptied of distractions and satisfied feeling; go without in solidarity with those who have no choice in being hungry, go without so you can share what you have

Almsgiving

Almsgiving

charity, sharing with those who are in need, be generous

Prayer

Prayer Jesus teaches us to pray: Lord’s Prayer or Our Father, he gives us good example of prayer: alone, with meals, with miracles, in

groups, with honesty in praise and thanksgiving, in need for

self and others, in forgiveness

Give examples from memory and scripture:

All major religions have these components: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer