Feb 20, 2026 - Friday after Ash Wednesday / Mt 9:14-15

Why were the disciples not supposed to fast when Christ was with them? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.Have there been times in which you experienced God’s closeness or felt naturally inspired to do good things? Or have you also experienced times in which the good ideals and motivations you had for a time were eclipsed all of a sudden? Is there any particular area in which you sense that lack of traction toward the good today? What can you offer as a sacrifice in connection with that?