Final message on fasting this week and we're turning toward fasting to stand with the poor. Fasting, like many spiritual practices, can often focus on self-improvement and that's a danger of talking a lot about formations.  However, this shouldn't be an excuse to ignore the needs of others.  By seeking justice and solidarity, as Jesus instructed in Luke 4:16-19, our fasting aligns our hearts with God's, enabling us to bless others while growing spiritually.