Lenten Sacrifice

The period of Lent has begun for all Catholics, and along with it, sacrifice in the form of fasting and abstinence.

Many believe fasting and abstinence are disconnected from the purpose of Lent, while others devotly follow the Catholic tradition. A priest mentioned in a homily that fasting and abstinence are of no use if they do not increase your 'humanity and divinity.'

If I do not become a better person or experience a closer relationship with God then it is better for me refrain from fasting and abstinence.