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The Three Pillars of Lent

The three pillars of Lent—Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving—heal our relationships with God, self, and neighbor, respectively, and science shows they are also good for us.

March 31, 2026 · Jim Taylor · Psychology · Spirituality
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