As we approach the season of Lent, you are invited into a shared time of reflection, simplicity, and renewal. This year, the Assisi Institute community will be observing a once-weekly Lenten fast on the six Fridays of the Lenten season—February 20 and 27, and March 6, 13, 20, and 27. We hope you will join us in whatever ways are right for you! 

The theme for this year’s fast will be forgiveness - forgiveness of self and others.

Each week, we will take up this practice together through whatever form of fasting feels sincere and sustainable: from non-essential food, from distractions, from habits that keep the heart burdened, and/or from ways of thinking that no longer serve us. We will look for opportunities to make amends with those we may have difficulties with and we will walk together towards peace.

Friday's Living Grace will focus on this topic throughout Lent. If you would like to receive these Friday messages in your email, sign up for Living Grace here. The messages will also appear on The Assisi Institute Facebook page. Supplemental encouragement will also be posted on the Friends Who Like Assisi Institute Facebook page. You are welcome to share your experiences there. This fast is open to all who feel called to participate. 

We hope you will join us!

With our love,

Swami Dayamananda and Johnny Gallus

For more information, please email Johnny at jpgallus@gmail.com.