Brother Francis Blog — Fasting
Explaining Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving to Kids
Alms Ash Wednesday Fasting Lent Prayer

By Colleen Pressprich
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent, meant to guide us deeper into this penitential season. As adults, this can come naturally to us, but when it comes to explaining it to our children and engaging them in the activities, that can be trickier.