I think that the real penance here to give up our tendency to be lazy.

Dear Father in Heaven grant us the grace to know and do the things which will bring You and us pleasure. Amen.

❤ Maybe as part of your Lenten penance or fast, please pray for: Ollie, Ann, Anne, Stephane, Kevin McKay, and everyone in this channel afflicted with illness, disease, or cancer. May our divine physician Christ Jesus embrace them and heal them all. You can make a difference through your prayers! ❤ The more we pray for them, the greater their healing. Thank you all for praying. ❤✝️🙏

Thank you for your advice for Lent Father Goring! God bless you!🙏🏼

❤ St. Augustine: "Do you fast? Give me proof of it by your works. If you see a poor man, take pity on him. If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye and the ear and the feet and the hands and all the members of our bodies." ❤ St. Teresa of Avila: "Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life, which is short and has to be lived by you alone; and there is only one Glory, which is eternal. If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing." ❤ St. Francis de Sales: "If you wish to make rapid progress in virtue, let your principal practice be that of the presence of God - your penance and mortification be to endure the great trials, sufferings, and persecutions which you meet from creatures." ❤ St. Padre Pio: "Love and fear must go hand in hand, and yet not be incompatible. Fear without love is timidity; love without fear is presumption. Fear when there is occasion, love always." ❤ St. John of the Cross: "In order to arrive at having pleasure in everything, desire to have pleasure in nothing. In order to arrive at possessing everything, desire to possess nothing." ❤ St. Ignatius of Loyola: "When one finds himself hard-pressed and in straits on account of certain temptations and tribulations, let him take refuge within the secret places of the wounds of Christ crucified, and let him gaze upon those five wounds as if they were five inaccessible fortresses." ❤️‍🔥 Luke 5:32 "I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance."❤️‍🔥 ❤️‍🔥 Luke 13:3 "I tell you, unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."❤️‍🔥 ❤️‍🔥 Matthew 4:17 "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'" ❤️‍🔥

Father, what a necessary reminder! Suffering for suffering's sake is pointless, or worse. Suffering for love has infinite value! ❤

💖 "Let Lent Be Lent!" 💖 "I believe that one reason so many have opted out of the Church is that our presentation of the faith has become superficial, unreal, nicey-nicey. Not everything has to be chirpy and upbeat in the religious order. Let's cultivate “cathedral space” in our lives and not permit the secular and the ordinary to dominate that space. Lent is, par excellence, a time of prayer. Let Lent be Lent!" Bishop Robert Barron ✝️ Viva Cristo Rey! ✝️

Whoah I was just thinking the other day, trying to come up with no meat meals is kind of fun. I'm learning new dishes, but also we have some favorite we mostly only have during Lent. I use to think that Lent was a chore, but the more I learn about God, the more eager I am for this time of year. It's like working in my normal everyday life, in different ways for and with God. And it just so happens that during Lent there are two birthdays. My Nephew and my Mom. We used those days to have one thing that we gave up for lent (food wise), and use that day to rejoice in Gods gift of Joy.. That is what Jesus was (is). Jesus's life was a Great gift of Joy sent into this miserable corrupt world. So, we celebrate the Joys God sends, expected or unexpected. It's actually pretty a fun time, not only that but spending time reflecting on Jesus and His love for us.. Not to bad either. It surely feeds the soul in grand ways. Such as... Two years ago during Lent I felt the push to get out more and "do" something for God and others (and a little for myself). That is what lead me to volunteering at the Basilica in Amsterdam.. I've been there ever since praising God for the great gift. And this year... while reading my selected religious book... I felt so compelled by what Jesus was saying... I gave up a sin I've been holding onto.. I even treated it like Sodom and Gomorrah and didn't allow myself to look back. I looked forward at Jesus. and Man! I feel so much better now. Praise God! I love Lent! Walking my life With God is awesome! Praise his Holy Name!

Thank you Padre.

Excellent advice, Father! God bless!

Excellent, great ideas, Father. Happy Lent!

Wonderful advice and I so needed to be reminded to live more and listen to the Holy Spirit.

AMEN FATHER GORING !!!

Thank you Fr Mark You have so much positive and good advice. I see so much merit in what you advise us to do. Yes we don’t listen to the Spirit but recently I had to hang up my ‘gloves’ and heed the Spirit’s voice, so I’m trying to listen more intently. Thank you Father for your lessons .

Love this homily!!!

I love this sermon. One day, working on the radio making ads, I said to myself, "I can't believe I'm getting paid to do this."" As you may know, DJs don't get paid that well, but I believe that this is one way that we know we have found our calling; if it's honest work, if it supports you, if you're good at it, and if you enjoy it so much that you wonder if you deserve your pay. Later in my life I thought nursing was my calling, but trouble began after I complained about the poster in the class celebrating Margaret Sanger. My grades were top of the class and I had two mental breaks from the stress before I withdrew after asking my teacher point blank if she would let me pass. I said OK to our Lady and she guided me to do creative things on the computer. Two years later I was working as IT in a cartoon studio with famous people and friends I've made for life. Again I could say, I can't believe I am getting paid to do this.

You have such positive and innovative ways of looking at things, Father Mark. I love you!

So good!!! Thank you, Holy Spirit!!

Amen ❤Fr.Mark thanks for the homily ❤

❤️ “For then you shall delight in the Almighty, you shall lift up your face toward God.” ❤️ 🕊️ Job 22 🕊️

❤ Saint Josemaría Escrivá: "Penance is a grace. When you feel the humiliation of your own wretchedness, when you find yourself vile and even deserving of hell, and you accept out of love what you would have accepted out of fear, well then, that is pure grace!" ❤ Saint Josemaría Escrivá: "Penance is a grace. When you feel the humiliation of your own wretchedness, when you find yourself vile and even deserving of hell, and you accept out of love what you would have accepted out of fear, well then, that is pure grace!"

It seems like God loves community in whatever form it takes. Much to think about, Father.

I've been cleaning which is a miracle! Thanks be to God for His help!

I do tend to go for the easy option on things. However when my car was beyond repair and I couldn't replace it I started cycling - I love it - looking at God's creation on the way to mass is so much better. The Lord works in mysterious ways🙏

God Bless You Father a great Holy Advice, Please pray for Christians to come together and be united. Especially to unite the dates of Easter!

Oh Father! How refreshing to hear taking care of ourselves as a penance! There is toooo much doom and gloom, with some Christians. There is someone I met who was telling people about God's Justice and that many people will go to hell. But I say, God's Justice is LOVE, MERCY, KINDNESS. And soooooo many people NEED GOD'S LOVE to come to Him. Oh, how refreshing to hear that penances can be LOVE!

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

God Bless you Father Mark Goring 🙏🏽 🩵🩵🕊📖🕊🌎

Thank you for that message. I never thought of it quite like that. The Holy Spirit might command us to do things, we actually like to do. 😊

(Eccl. 2:24-26) There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. 26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Before the fall, Adam and Eve were in a garden and I can only conclude they were meant to enjoy it...by exploring, by learning and appreciating things and ultimately they were to glorify and thank God all along the way for all He had made for them... The devil wants to steal, kill and destroy... So sometimes when I see individuals that are too busy, stressed, and miserable to enjoy life i know the devil has succeeded in his purpose. Part of spiritual warfare is to enjoy the gifts God gave us, and to do so despite the devil's efforts to ruin everything God made for us to enjoy.

Great suggestions Fr! ❤

My generation of Catholics were taught that in Lent we had to make meaningful penance, by giving up the things we enjoy, or unnecessary luxuries and or consumer indulgences and we were encouraged to challenge ourselves for the forty days to going without and fasting and to a rethink of how we lived our lives and whether that was in alignment with our Catholic faith. Also, by foregoing our usual treats and commercial spending, we were encouraged to put that money into Project Compassion for charitable causes overseas under the umbrella of Caritas Australia. Today's Sunday Mass in Adelaide celebrated it's 60th year and it is the second largest NGO in the world. This was started in Adelaide and still continues to grow today. The object of going without for Lent, was to learn to exercise self control over ourselves and our negative and destructive desires, so that we could walk away from various material temptations and learn not to exploit others, not just for Lent, but throughout our entire life. And the money raised assisted other communities in the world experiencing dire situations. The penances you propose are indeed very gentle and mild. 🙂

So glad I seen this! For a long time I thought that committing to prayer and God meant giving up my hobbies. I was afraid that I have invested all this time into my hobbies only for it to be taken away. I really believed that God wanted me to spend most of my time focused on him and only doing spiritual things. But I am glad to hear that there is still room for things that I like, and that God actually encourages it. I recently picked up skateboarding and I am excited for this Summer! It'll sure keep my guardian angel on its toes with this new sport 😅

Great ideas, Father! Love these suggestions! 🥰

some ideas: *pay for a stranger's coffee *clean something *give unused things away *learn to do something that requires concentration (piano, drawing, etc...) *join a Bible study *take a deep breath before responding with sass

Perfect advice..

Wow! I didn't expect this. My husband and I are homebodies also, so I can definitely relate. He's also very crafty and hasn't made the time for that a couple of years. This is something to definitely consider.

Does cooking eggs and bacon count as a healthy breakfast, love ya

Viva Cristo Rey!

Never thought of fun things to do as penance thanks

LOL! My penance was forcing myself to do grocery shopping yesterday. I usually have mine delivered.

I had a swimming pool in FL and New Years Day I always made the kids jump in the cold pool

It s so true...

Fr.Mark,,,nice try ,having fun with lent🤔🤣 I swim every morning with a great pray. Fun sermon thank you 👍🦘🙏🏻🦘🌏🦘

Thank you Father Mark … with work hours it’s sometimes hard to get motivated to do these things … but I will be making bread on the weekends now (probably healthier). Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺

This is brilliant, Fr. Mark. Not only is one making the sacrifice to move away from laziness, but also, in many cases, to challenge the fears we have, that often the devil puts in our way, to keep us from living the life of grace God calls us to in order to benefit and make happier our own lives as well as those of others. How difficult to overcome these vices in order to live in God’s joy. I never thought of penances in this way, but you are absolutely right! What a beautiful thought to give God the joy of accepting the joy He wants to give us. Not always so easy, but worth the “penance”. Thank you for you words and your joy, Fr. Mark!

Doing exercise was once given to me as penance by Fr. Marc S. I was really surprised.

Yahweh Cursed are those that hate You. All that love You, will be blessed through eternity.

Thank you Fr.Mark for your Guidance

God Bless

Thank you Fr Mark! I really needed to hear this!😁❤️🙏

+ The secure flock , does not disparage .

Amen! 😃

Happy Sunday Fr Have a very BLESSED week 🥰🥰🕊⚘

The Lenten Season is one of prayer, fasting and almsgiving...drawing closer to God.

5 things to live life the Lord gave us to show our gratitude for His gift

VERY interesting! Thanks Father 4 this vid. Health and Blessings!

A joyful Christian is an example of Christ in our life.

I already do these "penances" for fun and life enjoyment! 😁🥑🍉🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️📸✈️😅

Is it proper to ask the Father for help in developing skill at playing the piano? I know this sounds trivial, but I’m in my mid-60s and have been taking lessons for about 4 years. I don’t want accolades for myself, but I’d love to have the skill to entertain others, like in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, and the like.

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Your correct. Happy Lent.

I love cooking. Darn I already do that. I love trips. They are so much fun. They invite you because they have fun with you.

I beg to differ with you Father. With all due respect, penance isn't play time. It is serious business..... ❤ Joel 2:12 - "Yet even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." ❤ 2 Corinthians 7:10 - "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." ❤ Matthew 4:17 "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'" ✝️ According to the Baltimore Catechism: "Penance consists of prayers or good works assigned by the priest, to make satisfaction for our sins and to help us avoid future faults." ✝️

Do that for the handicapped......

how about helping someone who says they need help instead of turning a blind eye or saying "help yourself"

Hmm… I also did Zumba class. It is a dance class, which I know Father Mark is not interested in because it does not involve shooting anything. 😅

Satan loves to play on an idle, or depressed mind. Find Jesus in your life and love it!

7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. 11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Matt 23

Nice but see: "Penances can be formal or informal, but they amount to the same thing: expressions before God of sorrow over one's sins, which is not only required by God but …" Mar 7, 2019 The Ancient Tradition of Penance | Catholic Answers Magazine Catholic Answers" Just a thought.

Jump on a pool, taking a trip, ENJOYING, are NOT FASTING. FASTING are FORGIVING, HELPING the poor, READING the BIBLE, PRAYING the HOLY ROSARY, DEU 6;6-9, for holy souls in purgatory, Exodus 22;19. Leviticus 27;28.

Sports and recreations and hobbies are not (and shouldn’t be 😂) a penance by definition. These things are antithetical to a “punishment” (unless you are a weirdo and overdo them in every possible way😅). Father Mark, these examples you give are part and parcel of everyday life for many, these would be “paths of least resistance” as penance and hardly can count as “Lenten fast and penance” things😅 - try *harder* !😊

Penance comes from false church, catholic